| 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 | $54.74 | 6.640% | $58.3747 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.99 | 7.768% | $92.6697 | $92.67 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.51 | 9.825% | $264.1401 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.90 | 13.666% | $154.4721 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.78 | 12.297% | $28.9502 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.33 | 10.180% | $200.8912 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.34 | 9.460% | $162.373 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.59 | $961.8710 | $961.86 | $961.80 | $962.00 | |