| 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 | $55.61 | 4.635% | $58.1875 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.70 | 3.187% | $115.2599 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.34 | 7.283% | $27.1855 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.67 | 12.734% | $142.8002 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.32 | 13.365% | $274.7061 | $274.71 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.75 | 4.274% | $161.364 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.58 | 7.803% | $209.7631 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.97 | $989.2663 | $989.27 | $989.25 | $989.40 | |