| 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 | $53.99 | 8.387% | $58.5181 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.91 | 7.753% | $170.1528 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.59 | 6.698% | $230.0302 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.41 | 4.633% | $211.7877 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.61 | 13.485% | $246.9547 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.74 | 10.237% | $181.6044 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.33 | 6.674% | $183.8313 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.58 | $1,282.8792 | $1,282.87 | $1,282.90 | $1,282.90 | |