| 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 | $55.74 | 4.347% | $58.163 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.26 | 9.500% | $6.8547 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.80 | 11.163% | $165.4105 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.27 | 4.677% | $155.2046 | $155.20 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.59 | 12.646% | $122.3223 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.85 | 3.860% | $83.9708 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.93 | 9.246% | $193.2889 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.44 | $785.2148 | $785.20 | $785.15 | $785.30 | |