| 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 | $55.73 | 3.869% | $57.8862 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.56 | 7.275% | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.33 | 10.822% | $130.0275 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.31 | 5.698% | $257.1738 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.36 | 11.476% | $148.6644 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.97 | 4.772% | $223.1329 | $223.13 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.99 | 13.689% | $245.5569 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.25 | $1,242.1917 | $1,242.19 | $1,242.20 | $1,242.30 | |