| 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 | $56.85 | 3.379% | $58.771 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.71 | 3.308% | $34.8251 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.26 | 6.449% | $263.2058 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.54 | 11.175% | $19.5001 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.73 | 8.668% | $129.0215 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.76 | 10.521% | $71.5734 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.74 | 7.829% | $80.5914 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.59 | $657.4883 | $657.49 | $657.45 | $657.50 | |