| 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 | $55.48 | 6.842% | $59.2759 | $59.28 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.25 | 10.240% | $84.058 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.71 | 13.252% | $227.3081 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.31 | 3.512% | $5.4965 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.97 | 9.478% | $197.0276 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.58 | 5.731% | $153.9232 | $153.92 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.99 | 8.262% | $58.4507 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.29 | $785.5400 | $785.55 | $785.55 | $785.60 | |