| 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 | $54.93 | 6.423% | $58.4582 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.85 | 3.208% | $17.3905 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.82 | 6.687% | $171.574 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.39 | 12.801% | $160.6173 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.42 | 8.437% | $246.6074 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.29 | 11.214% | $255.0026 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.67 | 11.151% | $69.6583 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.37 | $979.3083 | $979.31 | $979.25 | $979.40 | |