| 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 | $51.83 | 12.226% | $58.1667 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.52 | 7.222% | $52.0241 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.72 | 9.496% | $31.4473 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.63 | 12.597% | $158.3452 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.75 | 12.473% | $68.3273 | $68.33 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.42 | 10.645% | $258.2676 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.70 | 8.835% | $110.6852 | $110.69 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.57 | $737.2634 | $737.28 | $737.25 | $737.20 | |