| 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 | $53.87 | 8.549% | $58.4753 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.42 | 12.498% | $270.4677 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.65 | 5.725% | $226.9387 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.92 | 7.309% | $258.5288 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.36 | 7.306% | $67.9891 | $67.99 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.72 | 11.528% | $124.5991 | $124.60 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.37 | 6.763% | $99.6846 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.31 | $1,106.6833 | $1,106.69 | $1,106.75 | $1,106.70 | |