| 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 | $55.78 | 5.185% | $58.6722 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.75 | 9.403% | $55.522 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.42 | 3.164% | $187.1601 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.65 | 11.732% | $16.3687 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.37 | 11.259% | $196.2275 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.57 | 7.433% | $7.0583 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.82 | 5.860% | $166.0097 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.36 | $687.0185 | $687.02 | $686.95 | $687.10 | |