| 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 | $55.88 | 5.347% | $58.8679 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.63 | 11.609% | $190.4384 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.54 | 6.784% | $208.8054 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.58 | 8.244% | $218.1983 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 3.660% | $100.0319 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.75 | 7.619% | $189.1404 | $189.14 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.59 | 11.712% | $72.1548 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.47 | $1,037.6371 | $1,037.64 | $1,037.65 | $1,037.60 | |