| 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 | $52.60 | 11.798% | $58.8057 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.33 | 3.795% | $105.1755 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.61 | 13.290% | $91.3231 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.33 | 5.873% | $51.1684 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.83 | 11.250% | $134.4234 | $134.42 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.60 | 13.805% | $212.3601 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.58 | 3.282% | $203.0318 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.88 | $856.2880 | $856.29 | $856.25 | $856.30 | |