| 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 | $56.75 | 3.705% | $58.8526 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.36 | 12.536% | $171.4598 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.69 | 7.255% | $201.3069 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.85 | 10.457% | $103.6639 | $103.66 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.67 | 7.190% | $158.2875 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.86 | 12.726% | $7.733 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.80 | 8.148% | $88.4651 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.98 | $789.7688 | $789.77 | $789.75 | $789.90 | |