| 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 | $52.84 | 11.723% | $59.0344 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.26 | 10.467% | $55.5207 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.52 | 9.421% | $57.4679 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.28 | 3.608% | $162.9547 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.38 | 5.558% | $233.6843 | $233.68 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.28 | 11.353% | $92.7348 | $92.73 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.81 | 13.609% | $282.6706 | $282.67 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.37 | $944.0674 | $944.05 | $944.05 | $944.10 | |