| 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 | $54.30 | 6.125% | $57.6259 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.80 | 9.717% | $44.7645 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.98 | 9.645% | $25.1964 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.94 | 9.278% | $140.9031 | $140.90 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.28 | 13.770% | $223.3078 | $223.31 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.96 | 3.807% | $170.202 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.84 | 10.372% | $242.6418 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.10 | $904.6415 | $904.64 | $904.65 | $904.60 | |