| 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 | $55.72 | 4.375% | $58.1578 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.93 | 11.823% | $129.6364 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.26 | 4.224% | $226.4371 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.69 | 13.805% | $179.4591 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.93 | 10.324% | $164.3055 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 5.655% | $263.8839 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.43 | 11.774% | $142.4336 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.72 | $1,164.3134 | $1,164.32 | $1,164.35 | $1,164.30 | |