| 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 | $52.89 | 5.504% | $55.8011 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.30 | 8.282% | $178.9901 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.68 | 8.594% | $129.9653 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.75 | 6.677% | $20.0019 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.67 | 3.133% | $234.8029 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.27 | 9.725% | $261.4418 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.77 | 4.530% | $61.4323 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.33 | $942.4354 | $942.43 | $942.45 | $942.40 | |