| 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 | $51.48 | 8.349% | $55.7781 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.94 | 8.754% | $185.9041 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.79 | 7.615% | $27.7539 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.52 | 9.387% | $262.0037 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.65 | 13.676% | $39.3887 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.81 | 3.359% | $258.2011 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.94 | 4.125% | $177.9913 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.13 | $1,007.0209 | $1,007.01 | $1,007.05 | $1,007.10 | |