| 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 | $55.60 | 6.380% | $59.1473 | $59.15 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.78 | 6.733% | $214.2985 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.46 | 10.805% | $153.4206 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.72 | 12.181% | $238.6314 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.63 | 13.785% | $160.0158 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.76 | 8.432% | $253.4706 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.73 | 10.828% | $87.2549 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.68 | $1,166.2391 | $1,166.24 | $1,166.20 | $1,166.20 | |