| 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 | $51.74 | 12.162% | $58.0326 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.48 | 3.172% | $168.6656 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.25 | 12.186% | $236.9929 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.43 | 11.435% | $162.0599 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.88 | 12.466% | $54.9734 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.75 | 5.730% | $85.377 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.98 | 9.200% | $52.3942 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.51 | $818.4956 | $818.49 | $818.50 | $818.60 | |