| 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 | $55.80 | 5.542% | $58.8924 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.50 | 3.428% | $37.7512 | $37.75 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.84 | 6.738% | $262.4047 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.82 | 10.730% | $6.4445 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.67 | 11.865% | $198.7505 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.59 | 4.655% | $96.9001 | $96.90 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.26 | 7.369% | $198.9118 | $198.91 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.48 | $860.0552 | $860.04 | $860.05 | $860.10 | |