| 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 | $55.95 | 5.860% | $59.2287 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.44 | 8.574% | $72.1366 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.94 | 12.598% | $196.9789 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.62 | 8.510% | $230.714 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.59 | 4.145% | $75.5989 | $75.60 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.40 | 11.690% | $264.0352 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.42 | 9.506% | $19.0759 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.36 | $917.7682 | $917.78 | $917.85 | $917.70 | |