| 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 | $55.41 | 5.807% | $58.6277 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.60 | 3.497% | $209.6849 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.52 | 9.809% | $275.0935 | $275.09 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.46 | 6.647% | $267.1081 | $267.11 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.30 | 13.687% | $186.7877 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.70 | 3.207% | $24.4601 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.79 | 6.349% | $237.9984 | $238.00 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.78 | $1,259.7604 | $1,259.76 | $1,259.80 | $1,259.80 | |