| 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 | $55.86 | 5.426% | $58.891 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.50 | 7.187% | $100.2198 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.42 | 5.180% | $88.793 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.32 | 12.273% | $77.8276 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.83 | 8.510% | $229.8567 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.46 | 9.385% | $170.0499 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.82 | 4.355% | $50.9461 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.21 | $776.5841 | $776.59 | $776.60 | $776.50 | |