| 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 | $55.74 | 5.871% | $59.0125 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.76 | 10.527% | $185.4201 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.94 | 11.318% | $260.4173 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.57 | 7.541% | $202.7901 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.75 | 10.234% | $31.6923 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.83 | 11.274% | $154.4817 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.28 | 8.805% | $53.6191 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.87 | $947.4331 | $947.43 | $947.40 | $947.40 | |