| 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 | $55.80 | 6.636% | $59.5029 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.26 | 6.120% | $211.4547 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.40 | 3.416% | $227.9289 | $227.93 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.46 | 9.666% | $170.4868 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.82 | 12.130% | $9.8899 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.98 | 13.692% | $51.1387 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.48 | 13.178% | $230.2946 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.20 | $960.6965 | $960.69 | $960.75 | $960.70 | |