| 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 | $54.38 | 7.394% | $58.4009 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.99 | 5.237% | $257.8201 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.77 | 4.822% | $130.7864 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.81 | 9.460% | $37.0084 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.77 | 12.268% | $243.3633 | $243.36 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.31 | 11.388% | $18.1674 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.86 | 7.355% | $98.6163 | $98.62 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.89 | $844.1628 | $844.17 | $844.10 | $844.20 | |