| 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 | $54.56 | 8.562% | $59.2314 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.52 | 10.751% | $81.4241 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.95 | 9.161% | $46.8846 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.96 | 8.687% | $186.8982 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.83 | 3.373% | $161.0861 | $161.09 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.78 | 10.585% | $166.7401 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.29 | 12.120% | $110.2027 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.89 | $812.4672 | $812.46 | $812.50 | $812.40 | |