| 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 | $51.95 | 12.173% | $58.2739 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.87 | 6.564% | $68.0624 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.51 | 6.171% | $26.0225 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.82 | 11.769% | $145.0985 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.28 | 5.112% | $31.8279 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.62 | 5.152% | $178.3588 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.66 | 5.512% | $189.5629 | $189.56 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.71 | $697.2069 | $697.20 | $697.15 | $697.30 | |