| 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 | $54.98 | 5.600% | $58.0589 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.80 | 10.509% | $240.6886 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.28 | 10.319% | $49.9524 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.58 | 6.332% | $125.0252 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.78 | 6.682% | $212.0625 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.71 | 7.258% | $14.7051 | $14.71 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.63 | 11.787% | $32.0046 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.76 | $732.4973 | $732.50 | $732.50 | $732.60 | |