| 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 | $54.75 | 6.225% | $58.1582 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.74 | 7.486% | $231.8903 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.36 | 6.752% | $178.6601 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.35 | 12.862% | $39.8967 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.53 | 4.822% | $252.1284 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.34 | 9.357% | $133.7874 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.60 | 3.438% | $143.3651 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.67 | $1,037.8862 | $1,037.90 | $1,037.90 | $1,038.00 | |