| 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 | $54.25 | 7.834% | $58.4999 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.88 | 11.375% | $194.7726 | $194.77 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.44 | 5.755% | $210.9178 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.84 | 12.757% | $111.449 | $111.45 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.36 | 9.800% | $160.7033 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.45 | 7.462% | $104.7217 | $104.72 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.30 | 12.211% | $239.3461 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.52 | $1,080.4104 | $1,080.41 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.30 | |