| 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 | $52.75 | 10.437% | $58.2555 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.57 | 13.398% | $15.3881 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.84 | 5.305% | $133.5689 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.98 | 3.253% | $157.9564 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.38 | 7.327% | $146.3726 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.40 | 6.299% | $235.346 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.50 | 11.293% | $42.8478 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.42 | $789.7353 | $789.75 | $789.70 | $789.80 | |