| 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 | $55.34 | 5.290% | $58.2675 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.75 | 9.490% | $32.5733 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.42 | 9.444% | $28.9151 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.92 | 11.194% | $158.9185 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 10.304% | $271.2817 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.33 | 12.559% | $234.4942 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.41 | 7.516% | $149.8881 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.11 | $934.3384 | $934.34 | $934.30 | $934.40 | |