| 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 | $53.42 | 5.419% | $56.3148 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.64 | 8.267% | $39.669 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.47 | 13.783% | $179.1741 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.55 | 7.638% | $191.1113 | $191.11 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.56 | 6.658% | $240.5778 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.70 | 10.647% | $67.1627 | $67.16 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.45 | 6.852% | $138.3199 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.79 | $912.3296 | $912.32 | $912.25 | $912.40 | |