| 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 | $53.28 | 9.753% | $58.4764 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.48 | 7.462% | $104.754 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.45 | 4.812% | $148.2566 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.99 | 9.685% | $225.9401 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.59 | 11.381% | $162.1596 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.36 | 7.780% | $17.6328 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.90 | 4.535% | $160.8794 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.05 | $878.0989 | $878.10 | $878.15 | $878.20 | |