| 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 | $55.91 | 5.192% | $58.8128 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.29 | 4.303% | $63.9273 | $63.93 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.98 | 13.540% | $247.4945 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.75 | 10.480% | $24.0294 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.40 | 10.380% | $83.2265 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.81 | 5.336% | $140.9501 | $140.95 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.52 | 5.491% | $18.482 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.66 | $636.9226 | $636.92 | $637.00 | $636.90 | |