| 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 | $53.86 | 8.144% | $58.2464 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.99 | 10.300% | $18.74 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.34 | 8.418% | $104.4499 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.51 | 9.528% | $213.0429 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.96 | 12.360% | $203.3267 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.44 | 8.763% | $208.2159 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.28 | 3.537% | $183.5504 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.38 | $989.5722 | $989.58 | $989.60 | $989.40 | |