| 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 | $54.52 | 6.478% | $58.0518 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.95 | 10.585% | $30.9085 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.68 | 7.318% | $223.9512 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.63 | 4.229% | $196.6072 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.72 | 11.829% | $162.9572 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.56 | 12.595% | $180.7825 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.46 | 10.731% | $188.7521 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.52 | $1,042.0105 | $1,042.01 | $1,042.00 | $1,042.20 | |