| 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 | $53.25 | 6.625% | $56.7778 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.97 | 3.151% | $179.4518 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.88 | 7.805% | $82.8805 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.40 | 9.410% | $205.0343 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.25 | 12.579% | $57.6967 | $57.70 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.79 | 4.604% | $47.8982 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.63 | 12.455% | $237.9885 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.17 | $867.7278 | $867.73 | $867.80 | $867.80 | |