| 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 | $51.31 | 13.588% | $58.282 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.63 | 9.625% | $173.8981 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.86 | 11.355% | $194.7154 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.47 | 6.660% | $10.1007 | $10.10 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.71 | 7.126% | $148.5945 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.83 | 5.605% | $9.3249 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.88 | 13.350% | $113.214 | $113.21 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.69 | $708.1296 | $708.12 | $708.10 | $708.10 | |