| 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 | $52.47 | 6.304% | $55.7777 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.93 | 7.561% | $177.4004 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.31 | 9.342% | $260.5729 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.51 | 9.161% | $161.0234 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.65 | 11.568% | $151.342 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.46 | 13.416% | $248.9028 | $248.90 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.79 | 5.412% | $181.0873 | $181.09 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.12 | $1,236.1065 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.10 | |