| 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 | $53.79 | 7.833% | $58.0034 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.77 | 6.694% | $84.0429 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.43 | 7.665% | $16.6127 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.70 | 8.361% | $260.8249 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.92 | 8.427% | $12.9245 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.77 | 3.152% | $218.445 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.82 | 4.565% | $166.0701 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.20 | $816.9235 | $816.91 | $816.85 | $816.80 | |