| 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 | $55.31 | 6.480% | $58.8941 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.27 | 7.125% | $178.1167 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.31 | 7.250% | $55.03 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.61 | 11.843% | $6.2744 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.53 | 9.837% | $193.8953 | $193.90 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.77 | 10.304% | $147.5537 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.99 | 3.481% | $10.3378 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.79 | $650.1020 | $650.10 | $650.10 | $650.10 | |