| 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 | $55.32 | 3.637% | $57.332 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.77 | 6.254% | $86.8839 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.26 | 12.167% | $161.8121 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.87 | 11.122% | $70.9736 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.41 | 5.313% | $77.3103 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.87 | 7.456% | $202.9521 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.25 | 11.555% | $86.1762 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.75 | $743.4402 | $743.43 | $743.45 | $743.50 | |