| 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 | $52.80 | 11.809% | $59.0352 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.56 | 8.677% | $153.8432 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.74 | 5.516% | $32.4356 | $32.44 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.59 | 3.482% | $67.8738 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.69 | 4.829% | $174.7395 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.51 | 11.128% | $197.2633 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 8.393% | $257.2166 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.19 | $942.4072 | $942.41 | $942.40 | $942.30 | |