| 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 | $55.72 | 5.654% | $58.8704 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.37 | 4.218% | $62.9164 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.97 | 7.476% | $67.6776 | $67.68 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.37 | 9.388% | $225.744 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.84 | 8.431% | $142.9554 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.50 | 13.462% | $144.6641 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.68 | 12.604% | $156.1592 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.45 | $858.9871 | $858.99 | $858.95 | $859.10 | |