| 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 | $54.75 | 6.384% | $58.2452 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.55 | 7.228% | $74.5771 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.50 | 12.403% | $94.9805 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.48 | 4.868% | $256.3813 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.46 | 10.686% | $241.8046 | $241.80 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.39 | 9.161% | $140.1518 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.37 | 6.315% | $17.4038 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.50 | $883.5443 | $883.54 | $883.60 | $883.60 | |