| 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 | $53.25 | 9.650% | $58.3886 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.50 | 4.370% | $209.2619 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.96 | 8.872% | $93.5864 | $93.59 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.44 | 6.669% | $87.9379 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.75 | 9.204% | $258.5405 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.46 | 13.157% | $234.7555 | $234.76 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.71 | 12.439% | $10.9178 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.07 | $953.3886 | $953.40 | $953.40 | $953.40 | |