| 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 | $51.88 | 12.629% | $58.4319 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.25 | 12.489% | $37.4026 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.55 | 5.170% | $5.8369 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.75 | 6.439% | $26.3437 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.37 | 10.286% | $154.8085 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.26 | 13.287% | $178.1551 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.57 | 11.708% | $228.5211 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.63 | $689.4998 | $689.50 | $689.50 | $689.40 | |