| 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 | $48.56 | 8.480% | $52.6779 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.60 | 8.412% | $158.932 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.90 | 11.358% | $110.1331 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.85 | 12.853% | $157.8249 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.50 | 10.739% | $19.3793 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.75 | 5.340% | $7.1105 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.90 | 4.831% | $89.0015 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.06 | $595.0592 | $595.05 | $595.10 | $595.00 | |