| 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 | $52.77 | 10.858% | $58.4998 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.75 | 5.381% | $196.799 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 4.694% | $226.7463 | $226.75 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.78 | 8.123% | $239.7952 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.37 | 10.268% | $234.1762 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.85 | 7.423% | $79.3319 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.95 | 9.311% | $39.2973 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.05 | $1,074.6457 | $1,074.66 | $1,074.70 | $1,074.60 | |