| 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 | $55.98 | 3.831% | $58.1246 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.30 | 12.435% | $279.1761 | $279.18 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.28 | 10.514% | $42.3048 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.51 | 3.375% | $21.2022 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.86 | 5.388% | $55.7081 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.74 | 10.335% | $63.7074 | $63.71 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.76 | 8.593% | $241.9018 | $241.90 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.43 | $762.1250 | $762.12 | $762.10 | $762.10 | |