| 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 | $55.45 | 5.195% | $58.3306 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.81 | 3.693% | $18.4677 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.37 | 10.645% | $254.8929 | $254.89 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.63 | 12.506% | $37.8358 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.99 | 7.348% | $176.04 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.77 | 5.618% | $124.3863 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.48 | 5.220% | $168.8571 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.50 | $838.8104 | $838.82 | $838.85 | $838.80 | |