| 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 | $52.49 | 6.296% | $55.7948 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.61 | 6.156% | $178.9896 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.80 | 5.711% | $136.1558 | $136.16 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.40 | 4.770% | $41.2794 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.34 | 7.352% | $47.5999 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.72 | 12.509% | $178.5743 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.93 | 8.858% | $261.183 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.29 | $899.5768 | $899.57 | $899.60 | $899.70 | |