| 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 | $56.66 | 3.169% | $58.4556 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.43 | 3.729% | $184.0464 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.95 | 9.740% | $179.9187 | $179.92 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.42 | 12.274% | $236.247 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.97 | 11.778% | $264.8803 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.88 | 8.457% | $150.6251 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.40 | 13.817% | $180.2861 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.71 | $1,254.4592 | $1,254.48 | $1,254.50 | $1,254.40 | |