| 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 | $54.58 | 8.488% | $59.2128 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.51 | 9.223% | $15.8483 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.62 | 9.497% | $271.1365 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.46 | 5.379% | $159.607 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.30 | 3.439% | $209.2571 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.37 | 10.846% | $15.9286 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.83 | 12.695% | $233.0871 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.67 | $964.0774 | $964.09 | $964.10 | $964.00 | |