| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $55.74 | 5.541% | $58.8286 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.30 | 5.755% | $177.9857 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.27 | 10.479% | $136.1875 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.66 | 10.715% | $165.6961 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.66 | 9.655% | $29.234 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.30 | 4.348% | $102.5741 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.38 | 9.344% | $71.4891 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.31 | $741.9951 | $742.00 | $742.05 | $742.00 | |