| 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 | $54.76 | 6.215% | $58.1633 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.83 | 9.855% | $31.6712 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.37 | 3.117% | $57.0959 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.64 | 7.240% | $58.5959 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.86 | 13.828% | $218.3904 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.96 | 5.262% | $161.0088 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.48 | 13.397% | $248.8837 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.90 | $833.8092 | $833.81 | $833.80 | $833.90 | |