| 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 | $56.50 | 4.134% | $58.8357 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.25 | 9.425% | $72.4941 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.58 | 8.671% | $223.4058 | $223.41 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.42 | 13.473% | $47.0005 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.58 | 11.804% | $180.6529 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.71 | 3.110% | $258.5071 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.62 | 5.414% | $230.4561 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.66 | $1,071.3522 | $1,071.36 | $1,071.35 | $1,071.40 | |