| 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 | $56.78 | 3.170% | $58.5799 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.80 | 10.485% | $220.749 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.74 | 12.120% | $45.6777 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.62 | 3.621% | $181.9792 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.67 | 5.516% | $234.9525 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.57 | 6.481% | $83.6621 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 7.849% | $254.405 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.07 | $1,080.0054 | $1,080.01 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.10 | |