| 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 | $53.58 | 6.739% | $57.1908 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.59 | 12.240% | $39.9462 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.83 | 11.546% | $31.0433 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.87 | 5.863% | $227.4678 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.79 | 10.497% | $247.2812 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.99 | 8.689% | $133.6766 | $133.68 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.30 | 3.330% | $146.0053 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.95 | $882.6112 | $882.62 | $882.65 | $882.60 | |