| 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 | $54.50 | 8.571% | $59.1712 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.79 | 7.828% | $7.3215 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.36 | 3.847% | $77.2206 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.75 | 8.352% | $237.02 | $237.02 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.67 | 4.693% | $157.7409 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.26 | 6.735% | $6.6816 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.81 | 12.130% | $255.4434 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.14 | $800.5992 | $800.59 | $800.55 | $800.50 | |