| 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 | $55.83 | 4.800% | $58.5098 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.41 | 7.530% | $228.4045 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.98 | 9.259% | $217.4036 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.26 | 3.717% | $209.778 | $209.78 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.26 | 4.616% | $109.0726 | $109.07 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.70 | 10.486% | $159.8732 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.26 | 11.587% | $278.1418 | $278.14 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.70 | $1,261.1835 | $1,261.17 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.20 | |