| 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 | $55.50 | 5.727% | $58.6785 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.64 | 4.107% | $89.1572 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.54 | 6.120% | $205.3846 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.49 | 8.111% | $234.0495 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.96 | 11.129% | $139.9781 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.74 | 9.403% | $108.0245 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.71 | 10.396% | $32.7987 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.58 | $868.0711 | $868.07 | $868.10 | $868.10 | |