| 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 | $53.82 | 3.800% | $55.8652 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.66 | 7.309% | $161.6717 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.94 | 13.553% | $69.1992 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.38 | 6.470% | $180.3389 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.46 | 10.415% | $35.8407 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.88 | 6.633% | $160.8879 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.55 | 12.577% | $235.9051 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.69 | $899.7087 | $899.72 | $899.70 | $899.70 | |