| 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 | $55.98 | 5.466% | $59.0399 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.37 | 4.310% | $17.0755 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.69 | 10.590% | $219.7313 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.65 | 8.852% | $260.8638 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.42 | 5.749% | $90.3308 | $90.33 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.74 | 4.474% | $257.7791 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.56 | 3.660% | $68.9961 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.41 | $973.8165 | $973.82 | $973.90 | $973.80 | |