| 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 | $56.29 | 3.491% | $58.2551 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.27 | 10.123% | $46.549 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.61 | 5.525% | $46.0195 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.51 | 13.843% | $55.2252 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.25 | 9.643% | $137.3279 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.71 | 4.102% | $171.4664 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.80 | 6.367% | $256.1317 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.44 | $770.9748 | $770.99 | $771.00 | $770.90 | |