| 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 | $56.27 | 3.528% | $58.2552 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.95 | 3.329% | $196.2734 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.53 | 7.389% | $264.7461 | $264.75 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.96 | 11.638% | $60.2399 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.82 | 3.808% | $13.3082 | $13.31 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.60 | 7.217% | $25.3032 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.70 | 12.268% | $9.7673 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.83 | $627.8933 | $627.90 | $627.85 | $627.90 | |