| 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 | $54.90 | 6.255% | $58.334 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.81 | 13.825% | $118.1617 | $118.16 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.39 | 13.820% | $250.8479 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.98 | 5.418% | $40.0378 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.50 | 10.263% | $42.4513 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.88 | 13.414% | $121.2169 | $121.22 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.79 | 12.334% | $210.952 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.25 | $842.0016 | $842.00 | $842.00 | $842.00 | |