| 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 | $55.73 | 7.194% | $59.7392 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.75 | 4.420% | $24.7998 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.58 | 12.606% | $70.4688 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.69 | 7.156% | $156.1156 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.70 | 8.527% | $214.5579 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.63 | 9.320% | $95.7971 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.93 | 6.271% | $265.6031 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.01 | $887.0815 | $887.09 | $887.05 | $887.10 | |