| 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 | $56.37 | 3.800% | $58.5121 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.68 | 12.432% | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.97 | 11.709% | $166.4129 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.45 | 3.520% | $127.7954 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.42 | 9.180% | $135.8418 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.35 | 5.203% | $5.6284 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.32 | 12.830% | $18.4139 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.56 | $785.4545 | $785.45 | $785.45 | $785.40 | |