| 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 | $55.65 | 5.647% | $58.7926 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.65 | 7.686% | $45.9281 | $45.93 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.94 | 8.317% | $32.4301 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.25 | 10.166% | $227.2174 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.87 | 4.242% | $147.8881 | $147.89 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.79 | 3.601% | $226.6686 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.60 | 13.320% | $212.5883 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.75 | $951.5132 | $951.52 | $951.55 | $951.50 | |