| 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 | 3.443% | $58.5487 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.26 | 10.719% | $166.3664 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.95 | 9.654% | $194.0328 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.30 | 11.221% | $160.4919 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.81 | 13.360% | $278.6502 | $278.65 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.88 | 10.500% | $192.1374 | $192.14 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.82 | 10.509% | $114.7304 | $114.73 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.62 | $1,164.9578 | $1,164.96 | $1,165.00 | $1,164.90 | |