| 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 | $54.36 | 7.159% | $58.2516 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.45 | 11.234% | $77.252 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.69 | 5.733% | $156.1571 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.34 | 9.374% | $230.0573 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.86 | 10.332% | $37.3584 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.46 | 11.748% | $88.795 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.80 | 6.864% | $241.2989 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.96 | $889.1703 | $889.18 | $889.15 | $889.40 | |