| 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 | $56.42 | 3.228% | $58.2412 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.52 | 3.600% | $214.9907 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.51 | 13.534% | $122.0604 | $122.06 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.82 | 13.588% | $156.547 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.30 | 5.557% | $135.4296 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.46 | 3.773% | $49.2507 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.30 | 7.175% | $250.0393 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.33 | $986.5589 | $986.56 | $986.60 | $986.50 | |