| 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 | $55.28 | 7.142% | $59.2281 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.57 | 8.705% | $36.4923 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.92 | 6.340% | $115.8255 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.44 | 12.678% | $215.7108 | $215.71 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.87 | 11.848% | $6.5655 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.63 | 8.654% | $271.233 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.83 | 9.268% | $151.6968 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.54 | $856.7520 | $856.76 | $856.80 | $856.70 | |