| 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 | $56.58 | 3.335% | $58.4669 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.73 | 9.230% | $174.4731 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.29 | 9.203% | $52.7341 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.60 | 6.811% | $38.0247 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.77 | 13.311% | $127.7808 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.78 | 12.515% | $26.7561 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.47 | 10.756% | $160.0092 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.22 | $638.2449 | $638.24 | $638.20 | $638.30 | |