| 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 | $54.88 | 6.403% | $58.394 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.37 | 12.642% | $105.1738 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.69 | 10.785% | $60.5883 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.91 | 10.199% | $102.3859 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.70 | 13.123% | $167.0827 | $167.08 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.79 | 6.250% | $123.0269 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.36 | 11.750% | $249.6048 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.70 | $866.2564 | $866.25 | $866.30 | $866.30 | |