| 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 | $54.50 | 8.698% | $59.2404 | $59.24 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.91 | 6.598% | $136.3495 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.68 | 5.649% | $199.3385 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.95 | 8.638% | $104.2382 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.84 | 6.279% | $228.3298 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.89 | 8.803% | $262.0955 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.78 | 3.761% | $225.9707 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.55 | $1,215.5626 | $1,215.57 | $1,215.60 | $1,215.40 | |