| 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 | $56.42 | 5.335% | $59.43 | $59.43 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.78 | 6.181% | $255.6626 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.45 | 4.369% | $177.897 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.79 | 10.651% | $44.028 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.88 | 11.634% | $13.2621 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.40 | 12.546% | $188.402 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.88 | 11.712% | $26.6768 | $26.68 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.60 | $765.3585 | $765.36 | $765.40 | $765.40 | |