| 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 | $55.76 | 6.480% | $59.3732 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.52 | 9.350% | $81.4876 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.88 | 9.722% | $188.5902 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.57 | 10.193% | $271.7029 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.29 | 7.739% | $110.2062 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.25 | 4.788% | $97.7148 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.84 | 3.581% | $243.2496 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.11 | $1,052.3245 | $1,052.32 | $1,052.30 | $1,052.30 | |