| 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 | $54.34 | 7.200% | $58.2525 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.25 | 5.300% | $158.2133 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.26 | 4.375% | $37.8464 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.85 | 13.369% | $71.2524 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.78 | 10.305% | $94.6196 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.51 | 6.546% | $23.9835 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.65 | 12.749% | $166.4739 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.64 | $610.6416 | $610.63 | $610.60 | $610.70 | |