| 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 | $54.85 | 6.184% | $58.2419 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.87 | 7.630% | $50.4462 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.47 | 3.368% | $176.2114 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.39 | 8.356% | $48.0992 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.32 | 13.827% | $108.4999 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.62 | 7.755% | $219.4107 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.68 | 11.701% | $249.8528 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.20 | $910.7621 | $910.76 | $910.75 | $910.70 | |