| 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 | $53.50 | 8.340% | $57.9619 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.41 | 8.642% | $199.2603 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.71 | 6.529% | $51.8903 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.64 | 8.679% | $239.7893 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.51 | 3.618% | $208.8006 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.55 | 6.515% | $168.8795 | $168.88 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.50 | 12.761% | $259.9141 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.82 | $1,186.4960 | $1,186.49 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.60 | |