| 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 | $53.56 | 8.344% | $58.029 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.66 | 10.126% | $104.2453 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.64 | 7.525% | $196.3837 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.41 | 9.333% | $233.3276 | $233.33 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.42 | 7.154% | $234.0458 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.74 | 9.103% | $101.1821 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.93 | 9.163% | $39.2223 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.36 | $966.4358 | $966.44 | $966.50 | $966.30 | |