| 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 | $56.86 | 5.245% | $59.8423 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.66 | 8.753% | $237.7993 | $237.80 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.52 | 5.765% | $48.1442 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.94 | 8.506% | $20.551 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.57 | 12.611% | $260.7733 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.26 | 6.359% | $184.2776 | $184.28 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.80 | 4.564% | $121.0851 | $121.09 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.61 | $932.4728 | $932.47 | $932.50 | $932.50 | |