| 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 | $53.97 | 7.816% | $58.1883 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.25 | 7.747% | $87.5444 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.40 | 6.701% | $261.8443 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.86 | 3.204% | $75.1944 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.25 | 13.416% | $224.8472 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.57 | 8.136% | $103.3456 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.62 | 12.777% | $235.2754 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.92 | $1,046.2396 | $1,046.24 | $1,046.30 | $1,046.10 | |