| 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 | $53.84 | 10.496% | $59.491 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.47 | 8.810% | $178.9598 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.54 | 12.550% | $69.2633 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.93 | 9.809% | $262.3666 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.82 | 4.710% | $13.4238 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.50 | 3.276% | $95.5303 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.69 | 6.452% | $157.219 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.79 | $836.2538 | $836.25 | $836.20 | $836.30 | |