| 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 | $54.34 | 6.778% | $58.0232 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.50 | 8.293% | $154.3175 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.56 | 12.207% | $200.3568 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.52 | 6.645% | $215.9775 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.36 | 13.757% | $206.3097 | $206.31 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.38 | 10.289% | $236.4376 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.94 | 10.117% | $206.9539 | $206.95 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.60 | $1,278.3762 | $1,278.38 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.40 | |