| 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 | $55.72 | 5.175% | $58.6035 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.39 | 10.732% | $9.2904 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.58 | 3.508% | $162.0728 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.79 | 4.134% | $95.5846 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.75 | 5.253% | $159.7214 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.70 | 3.139% | $250.3184 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.48 | 13.168% | $112.5795 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.41 | $848.1706 | $848.16 | $848.15 | $848.20 | |