| 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 | $53.75 | 11.334% | $59.842 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.74 | 8.386% | $268.5155 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.28 | 6.524% | $262.3473 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.25 | 10.628% | $243.6582 | $243.66 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.60 | 7.736% | $255.9807 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.48 | 4.527% | $157.2922 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.52 | 8.309% | $186.8547 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.62 | $1,434.4906 | $1,434.49 | $1,434.50 | $1,434.50 | |