| 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 | $55.97 | 9.795% | $61.4523 | $61.45 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.60 | 7.157% | $104.5852 | $104.59 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.62 | 3.698% | $230.8525 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.77 | 9.582% | $95.0843 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.82 | 6.234% | $198.4664 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.68 | 8.507% | $184.1147 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.96 | 4.610% | $174.6569 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.42 | $1,049.2123 | $1,049.21 | $1,049.20 | $1,049.40 | |