| 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 | $51.58 | 13.285% | $58.4324 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.26 | 8.508% | $260.7013 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.73 | 13.465% | $40.541 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.60 | 7.578% | $236.2413 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.31 | 10.784% | $170.9508 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.27 | 9.831% | $154.0599 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.60 | 7.288% | $18.8827 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.35 | $939.8094 | $939.80 | $939.85 | $939.80 | |