| 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 | $53.63 | 9.758% | $58.8632 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.73 | 3.333% | $252.8869 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.96 | 7.510% | $87.0401 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.50 | 7.591% | $238.3141 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.49 | 13.238% | $190.7947 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.82 | 5.533% | $86.3471 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.99 | 7.795% | $231.7485 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.12 | $1,145.9946 | $1,145.99 | $1,146.00 | $1,145.90 | |