| 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 | $51.60 | 3.500% | $53.406 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.53 | 3.159% | $10.8626 | $10.86 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.58 | 7.262% | $200.1294 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.86 | 6.259% | $260.1858 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.69 | 6.539% | $48.6777 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.95 | 8.127% | $256.2069 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.46 | 4.768% | $40.2938 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.67 | $869.7622 | $869.77 | $869.80 | $869.80 | |