| 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 | $55.97 | 3.365% | $57.8534 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.61 | 12.538% | $20.9433 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.28 | 8.606% | $187.1064 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.94 | 9.693% | $261.0035 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.81 | 4.272% | $143.6972 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.90 | 5.756% | $156.4131 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.69 | 13.604% | $63.2661 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.20 | $890.2830 | $890.28 | $890.25 | $890.30 | |