| 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 | $54.80 | 5.625% | $57.8825 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.50 | 6.855% | $16.5625 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.28 | 4.327% | $73.321 | $73.32 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.63 | 8.803% | $263.9887 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.50 | 10.495% | $158.5603 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.60 | 12.134% | $247.3676 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.64 | 5.491% | $239.0848 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.95 | $1,056.7674 | $1,056.76 | $1,056.75 | $1,056.90 | |