| 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 | $52.83 | 9.739% | $57.9751 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.27 | 6.826% | $265.2169 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.55 | 9.686% | $170.6166 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.82 | 6.590% | $143.7046 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.67 | 12.149% | $259.8156 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.56 | 6.806% | $136.2417 | $136.24 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.55 | 4.815% | $239.5547 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.25 | $1,273.1252 | $1,273.13 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.10 | |