| 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 | $55.48 | 5.309% | $58.4254 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.33 | 6.377% | $83.3251 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.86 | 3.353% | $87.7054 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.81 | 13.431% | $231.1837 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.84 | 13.864% | $216.1594 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.74 | 13.570% | $149.6171 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.65 | 6.154% | $265.0135 | $265.01 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.71 | $1,091.4296 | $1,091.44 | $1,091.45 | $1,091.40 | |