| 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 | $53.79 | 10.165% | $59.2578 | $59.26 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.87 | 5.870% | $181.9588 | $181.96 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.85 | 10.857% | $186.0735 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.78 | 12.333% | $8.7395 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.75 | 13.308% | $109.6255 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.86 | 9.444% | $87.402 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.98 | 12.124% | $122.1927 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.88 | $755.2498 | $755.25 | $755.25 | $755.30 | |