| 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 | $55.83 | 3.168% | $57.5987 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.82 | 9.586% | $256.234 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.45 | 7.503% | $236.9904 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.54 | 11.508% | $126.6062 | $126.61 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.77 | 4.614% | $7.0824 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.80 | 3.114% | $157.5582 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.39 | 9.469% | $245.6375 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.60 | $1,087.7074 | $1,087.71 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.70 | |