| 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 | $55.80 | 4.429% | $58.2714 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.34 | 6.671% | $246.7727 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.55 | 11.611% | $66.4644 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.83 | 4.578% | $258.1299 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.58 | 8.752% | $171.3714 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.90 | 7.869% | $116.3907 | $116.39 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.25 | 8.126% | $173.2719 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.25 | $1,090.6724 | $1,090.66 | $1,090.60 | $1,090.80 | |