| 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 | $53.40 | 8.567% | $57.9748 | $57.97 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.48 | 8.734% | $98.3825 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.26 | 11.772% | $257.3662 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.74 | 7.645% | $188.0989 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.40 | 13.640% | $150.4594 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.36 | 13.817% | $198.4513 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.66 | 12.840% | $18.7991 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.30 | $969.5322 | $969.53 | $969.50 | $969.70 | |