| 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 | $55.65 | 4.143% | $57.9556 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.91 | 5.378% | $151.6495 | $151.65 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.37 | 11.773% | $272.022 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.55 | 6.755% | $200.219 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.99 | 5.747% | $132.1732 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.41 | 10.230% | $158.0808 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.48 | 13.809% | $6.2367 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.36 | $978.3368 | $978.34 | $978.30 | $978.30 | |