| 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 | $56.30 | 3.827% | $58.4546 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.84 | 8.527% | $74.71 | $74.71 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.80 | 9.676% | $42.5543 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.63 | 11.488% | $41.9529 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.39 | 12.794% | $231.6676 | $231.67 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.27 | 3.464% | $153.4061 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.49 | 9.310% | $272.7175 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.72 | $875.4630 | $875.46 | $875.40 | $875.60 | |