| 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 | $55.73 | 5.562% | $58.8297 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.69 | 4.256% | $260.3168 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.63 | 12.675% | $96.4836 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.60 | 10.751% | $170.1135 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.67 | 8.218% | $244.2156 | $244.22 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.98 | 10.502% | $8.8181 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.68 | 3.372% | $233.2899 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.98 | $1,072.0672 | $1,072.07 | $1,072.05 | $1,072.00 | |