| 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 | $55.32 | 6.694% | $59.0231 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.96 | 7.329% | $40.7421 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.34 | 10.260% | $237.4339 | $237.43 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.47 | 9.779% | $102.6104 | $102.61 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.38 | 12.158% | $151.8395 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.60 | 11.189% | $18.4574 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.37 | 13.372% | $278.1809 | $278.18 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.44 | $888.2873 | $888.28 | $888.30 | $888.20 | |