| 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 | $52.45 | 6.425% | $55.8199 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.94 | 8.471% | $81.2882 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.26 | 13.186% | $214.2158 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.59 | 8.417% | $263.0088 | $263.01 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.94 | 9.673% | $66.8347 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.99 | 9.420% | $8.7427 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.40 | 6.162% | $249.9053 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.57 | $939.8154 | $939.82 | $939.80 | $939.70 | |