| 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 | $52.48 | 12.478% | $59.0285 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.47 | 11.147% | $27.1977 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.51 | 4.545% | $188.7142 | $188.71 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.89 | 13.316% | $207.2436 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.82 | 5.576% | $100.1072 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.41 | 4.559% | $260.7806 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.38 | 12.299% | $199.196 | $199.20 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.96 | $1,042.2678 | $1,042.27 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.20 | |