| 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 | $231.28 | 13.535% | $262.5837 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.58 | 4.548% | $54.9713 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.33 | 5.635% | $81.6875 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.77 | 8.410% | $168.8703 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.26 | 6.619% | $57.8515 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.41 | 10.241% | $55.5725 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.81 | 3.796% | $17.4481 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.44 | $698.9849 | $698.98 | $698.95 | $699.10 | |