| 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 | $52.52 | 10.754% | $58.168 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.56 | 6.488% | $26.1535 | $26.15 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.58 | 8.506% | $15.8202 | $15.82 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.37 | 13.833% | $245.1621 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.71 | 11.609% | $220.6622 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.32 | 3.424% | $143.0561 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.76 | 8.621% | $177.8777 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.82 | $886.8998 | $886.90 | $886.85 | $887.10 | |