| 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 | $53.65 | 11.386% | $59.7586 | $59.76 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.52 | 7.713% | $19.9484 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.58 | 8.650% | $234.2277 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.37 | 6.551% | $141.0416 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.79 | 12.723% | $279.3163 | $279.32 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.89 | 9.385% | $28.3198 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.59 | 5.857% | $135.0629 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.39 | $897.6753 | $897.68 | $897.65 | $897.60 | |