| 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 | $55.60 | 4.726% | $58.2277 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.46 | 3.625% | $157.9867 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.74 | 3.830% | $117.0579 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.71 | 12.641% | $240.7251 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.70 | 9.643% | $6.2497 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.29 | 5.474% | $157.4621 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.33 | 3.606% | $152.6427 | $152.64 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.83 | $890.3519 | $890.36 | $890.40 | $890.30 | |