| 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 | $55.64 | 4.612% | $58.2061 | $58.21 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.36 | 7.203% | $178.3429 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.63 | 6.482% | $224.283 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.81 | 7.425% | $218.9429 | $218.94 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.38 | 11.851% | $276.697 | $276.70 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.83 | 3.283% | $88.6478 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.62 | 13.672% | $52.9939 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.27 | $1,098.1136 | $1,098.11 | $1,098.15 | $1,098.00 | |