| 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 | $55.72 | 6.296% | $59.2281 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.86 | 7.291% | $224.088 | $224.09 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.81 | 12.742% | $9.9326 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.50 | 13.847% | $181.586 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.59 | 13.308% | $254.4784 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.44 | 13.447% | $157.056 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.91 | 4.175% | $229.0912 | $229.09 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.83 | $1,115.4603 | $1,115.47 | $1,115.55 | $1,115.50 | |