| 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 | $55.75 | 6.274% | $59.2478 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.42 | 7.545% | $70.3559 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.34 | 7.390% | $146.4155 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.92 | 9.245% | $11.9296 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.98 | 5.489% | $261.5916 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.95 | 8.870% | $231.8387 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.53 | 3.715% | $17.1441 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.89 | $798.5232 | $798.53 | $798.55 | $798.40 | |