| 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 | $56.58 | 5.113% | $59.4729 | $59.47 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.78 | 6.517% | $81.7838 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.75 | 5.373% | $138.8289 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.27 | 11.178% | $8.0826 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.81 | 5.149% | $172.2446 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.68 | 9.800% | $133.6046 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.77 | 5.533% | $261.4791 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.64 | $855.4965 | $855.48 | $855.55 | $855.50 | |