| 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 | $56.88 | 4.153% | $59.2422 | $59.24 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.96 | 12.731% | $100.2855 | $100.29 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.84 | 13.724% | $16.8766 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.44 | 12.298% | $180.1709 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.64 | 13.622% | $41.6311 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.70 | 12.367% | $265.9727 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.62 | 5.363% | $120.7671 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.08 | $784.9461 | $784.95 | $784.95 | $785.00 | |