| 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 | $56.36 | 5.315% | $59.3555 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.61 | 4.488% | $37.2082 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.45 | 11.129% | $174.9726 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.86 | 9.860% | $185.5096 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.84 | 5.469% | $79.9877 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.53 | 6.567% | $50.6513 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.37 | 9.858% | $270.6572 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.02 | $858.3421 | $858.35 | $858.30 | $858.50 | |