| 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 | $52.93 | 6.622% | $56.435 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.70 | 7.749% | $177.4626 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.89 | 10.366% | $79.3421 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.77 | 10.732% | $255.5362 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.85 | 6.404% | $186.0474 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.54 | 6.262% | $5.8869 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.72 | 8.227% | $84.114 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.40 | $844.8242 | $844.83 | $844.85 | $844.70 | |