| 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 | $55.70 | 4.635% | $58.2817 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.81 | 5.623% | $20.9239 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.39 | 11.708% | $87.5679 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.61 | 8.789% | $246.5268 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.84 | 8.739% | $247.7509 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.46 | 9.554% | $112.249 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.84 | 8.593% | $66.068 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.65 | $839.3682 | $839.37 | $839.35 | $839.40 | |