| 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 | $55.63 | 8.734% | $60.4887 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.55 | 6.218% | $85.5586 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.37 | 13.230% | $15.1389 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.65 | 11.641% | $170.42 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.69 | 4.833% | $224.0176 | $224.02 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.27 | 13.776% | $207.3795 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.27 | 12.134% | $224.5708 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.43 | $987.5741 | $987.58 | $987.55 | $987.60 | |