| 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 | $54.46 | 6.818% | $58.1731 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.92 | 4.826% | $254.6433 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.65 | 12.595% | $33.3844 | $33.38 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.35 | 7.578% | $54.1655 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.78 | 12.779% | $109.1475 | $109.15 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.52 | 11.384% | $226.6887 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.50 | 8.523% | $221.9295 | $221.93 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.18 | $958.1320 | $958.13 | $958.15 | $958.10 | |