| 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 | $57.95 | 5.704% | $61.2555 | $61.26 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.94 | 7.730% | $181.9991 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.53 | 12.375% | $135.4456 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.73 | 10.255% | $259.9041 | $259.90 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.85 | 3.517% | $217.2304 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.67 | 5.855% | $46.2269 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.62 | 10.724% | $194.4535 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.29 | $1,096.5151 | $1,096.52 | $1,096.55 | $1,096.50 | |