| 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 | $52.35 | 12.798% | $59.0498 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.72 | 11.106% | $144.1267 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.53 | 5.384% | $34.2814 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.50 | 10.778% | $10.5239 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.32 | 7.808% | $217.0391 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.97 | 7.520% | $149.4205 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.94 | 12.811% | $101.4622 | $101.46 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.33 | $715.9036 | $715.90 | $715.90 | $715.80 | |