| 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 | $53.61 | 8.262% | $58.0393 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.31 | 4.704% | $108.1697 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.82 | 5.380% | $226.3773 | $226.38 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.52 | 7.630% | $30.6961 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.33 | 12.793% | $162.7941 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.96 | 13.263% | $253.6638 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.47 | 13.645% | $148.2726 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.02 | $988.0129 | $988.01 | $988.00 | $988.10 | |