| 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 | $55.30 | 7.417% | $59.4016 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.66 | 4.349% | $225.0391 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.97 | 8.333% | $251.3001 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.42 | 10.470% | $113.1434 | $113.14 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.43 | 10.201% | $30.2281 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.34 | 13.405% | $168.225 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.89 | 10.205% | $15.3075 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.01 | $862.6448 | $862.65 | $862.70 | $862.50 | |