| 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 | $53.60 | 8.657% | $58.2402 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.90 | 4.846% | $83.772 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.79 | 3.205% | $34.873 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.66 | 11.623% | $161.4738 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.79 | 9.406% | $241.5575 | $241.56 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.73 | 11.253% | $93.1521 | $93.15 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.66 | 11.709% | $20.8449 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.13 | $693.9135 | $693.90 | $693.85 | $694.00 | |