| 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 | $55.71 | 6.709% | $59.4476 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.80 | 5.411% | $238.018 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.25 | 3.618% | $159.8308 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.44 | 11.840% | $101.1481 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.34 | 6.584% | $31.2717 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.52 | 10.854% | $218.9588 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.93 | 6.451% | $33.9898 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.99 | $842.6648 | $842.67 | $842.65 | $842.60 | |