| 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 | $52.99 | 11.779% | $59.2317 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.94 | 6.843% | $85.4103 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.31 | 5.161% | $58.1645 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.38 | 5.813% | $92.4594 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.90 | 8.414% | $256.8328 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.44 | 9.218% | $122.8047 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.79 | 3.771% | $110.8171 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.75 | $785.7205 | $785.71 | $785.70 | $785.70 | |