| 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 | $54.88 | 6.200% | $58.2826 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.70 | 12.494% | $30.0359 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.47 | 8.579% | $143.8346 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.73 | 9.470% | $235.0649 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.94 | 4.585% | $196.557 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.32 | 4.761% | $25.4779 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.96 | 6.761% | $24.5123 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.00 | $713.7652 | $713.76 | $713.80 | $713.80 | |