| 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 | $51.75 | 13.132% | $58.5458 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.89 | 6.269% | $100.8387 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.34 | 9.511% | $218.2992 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.78 | 10.399% | $174.1875 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.58 | 13.874% | $165.7778 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.97 | 6.418% | $221.3175 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.99 | 13.135% | $168.5598 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.30 | $1,107.5263 | $1,107.54 | $1,107.55 | $1,107.50 | |