| 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 | $56.30 | 3.525% | $58.2846 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.41 | 3.712% | $36.7244 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.69 | 13.591% | $225.694 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.88 | 4.406% | $242.0966 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.60 | 11.636% | $41.9751 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.87 | 9.793% | $170.0364 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.85 | 6.386% | $117.9289 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.60 | $892.7400 | $892.74 | $892.80 | $892.70 | |