| 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 | $53.39 | 8.710% | $58.0403 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.99 | 3.496% | $53.8076 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.56 | 5.655% | $79.8329 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.41 | 5.470% | $208.2083 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.79 | 9.592% | $110.4578 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.97 | 3.668% | $244.6254 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.85 | 13.761% | $229.6266 | $229.63 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.96 | $984.5989 | $984.61 | $984.65 | $984.50 | |