| 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 | $56.60 | 5.286% | $59.5919 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.72 | 6.619% | $125.5119 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.78 | 3.697% | $130.4301 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.97 | 13.670% | $182.9746 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.52 | 13.172% | $164.6879 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.62 | 7.315% | $148.7601 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.58 | 13.389% | $6.3271 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.79 | $818.2836 | $818.28 | $818.30 | $818.30 | |