| 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 | $53.42 | 8.683% | $58.0585 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.34 | 11.276% | $273.0045 | $273.00 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.67 | 12.774% | $151.8727 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.77 | 8.836% | $72.6698 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.92 | 12.229% | $153.6639 | $153.66 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.62 | 4.378% | $259.5046 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.81 | 9.174% | $27.0861 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.55 | $995.8601 | $995.85 | $995.80 | $996.00 | |