| 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 | $55.84 | 5.219% | $58.7543 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.43 | 3.439% | $143.1906 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.62 | 8.865% | $258.685 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.63 | 9.321% | $6.1548 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.34 | 13.559% | $227.5041 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.55 | 9.116% | $145.7244 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.32 | 13.362% | $264.4962 | $264.50 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.73 | $1,104.5094 | $1,104.50 | $1,104.50 | $1,104.60 | |