| 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 | $52.83 | 10.244% | $58.2419 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.25 | 5.246% | $198.1256 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.43 | 3.803% | $44.0436 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.67 | 9.674% | $82.9903 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.51 | 12.197% | $57.7927 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.64 | 7.383% | $177.8692 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.93 | 6.151% | $236.6424 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.26 | $855.7057 | $855.70 | $855.75 | $855.60 | |