| 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 | $52.70 | 8.627% | $57.2464 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.36 | 3.836% | $58.522 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.80 | 10.395% | $201.8021 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.95 | 5.657% | $256.6937 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.31 | 10.377% | $56.6344 | $56.63 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.40 | 6.159% | $6.7942 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.60 | 7.737% | $191.3409 | $191.34 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.12 | $829.0337 | $829.02 | $829.05 | $828.90 | |