| 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 | $53.52 | 5.135% | $56.2683 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.96 | 6.724% | $168.5812 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.50 | 12.526% | $80.4561 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.59 | 6.439% | $230.5362 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.80 | 9.378% | $257.9133 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.46 | 5.303% | $57.348 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.75 | 4.606% | $134.6802 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.58 | $985.7833 | $985.79 | $985.80 | $985.80 | |