| 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 | $56.48 | 5.120% | $59.3718 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.53 | 6.447% | $72.9481 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.82 | 4.507% | $249.5836 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.44 | 8.663% | $252.5763 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.72 | 9.257% | $14.9901 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.31 | 8.524% | $188.0829 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.28 | 8.735% | $269.9673 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.58 | $1,107.5201 | $1,107.52 | $1,107.55 | $1,107.60 | |