| 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 | $55.70 | 5.695% | $58.8721 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.71 | 10.670% | $38.4136 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.38 | 8.349% | $125.0131 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.87 | 3.112% | $116.3825 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.94 | 5.682% | $85.539 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.49 | 5.734% | $202.47 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.34 | 11.856% | $189.417 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.43 | $816.1073 | $816.10 | $816.05 | $816.10 | |