| 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 | $55.38 | 5.427% | $58.3855 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.96 | 7.745% | $172.3489 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.53 | 13.573% | $181.183 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.70 | 4.808% | $42.6569 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.84 | 9.453% | $257.0394 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.36 | 13.529% | $110.5318 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.45 | 11.854% | $143.6765 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.22 | $965.8220 | $965.83 | $965.90 | $965.80 | |