| 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 | $53.97 | 8.259% | $58.4274 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.48 | 9.864% | $47.7689 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.77 | 11.764% | $73.5072 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.98 | 11.280% | $146.8673 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.84 | 13.856% | $259.4095 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.36 | 7.766% | $5.7763 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.87 | 4.264% | $260.5245 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.27 | $852.2811 | $852.29 | $852.25 | $852.30 | |