| 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 | $53.77 | 12.337% | $60.4036 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.77 | 8.502% | $192.884 | $192.88 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.40 | 3.445% | $97.6521 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.88 | 9.570% | $140.1181 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.58 | 6.462% | $121.9842 | $121.98 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.60 | 11.369% | $77.5128 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.98 | 7.671% | $157.1781 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.98 | $847.7329 | $847.72 | $847.75 | $847.80 | |