| 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 | $53.45 | 8.574% | $58.0328 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.56 | 11.313% | $226.5887 | $226.59 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.92 | 12.545% | $21.2935 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.63 | 6.165% | $158.8547 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.30 | 8.200% | $175.6086 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.29 | 3.399% | $19.9457 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.91 | 4.519% | $199.5372 | $199.54 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.06 | $859.8612 | $859.86 | $859.90 | $859.80 | |