| 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 | $55.55 | 4.697% | $58.1592 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.81 | 7.787% | $250.9389 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.91 | 6.499% | $248.0468 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.44 | 7.312% | $201.1456 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.42 | 6.711% | $5.7837 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.54 | 6.843% | $159.773 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.91 | 11.851% | $20.0325 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.58 | $943.8797 | $943.88 | $943.90 | $943.80 | |