| 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 | $52.59 | 10.731% | $58.2334 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.27 | 11.299% | $120.5034 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.79 | 3.579% | $47.4288 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.84 | 3.198% | $250.606 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.90 | 7.521% | $220.3105 | $220.31 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.86 | 10.472% | $210.8469 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.79 | 6.247% | $249.4573 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.04 | $1,157.3863 | $1,157.39 | $1,157.40 | $1,157.30 | |