| 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 | $56.40 | 6.157% | $59.8725 | $59.87 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.47 | 9.668% | $173.7909 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.30 | 12.276% | $81.1755 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.32 | 7.356% | $10.0056 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.45 | 8.834% | $8.1081 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.94 | 10.173% | $176.2107 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.63 | 11.602% | $8.5152 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.51 | $517.6785 | $517.69 | $517.65 | $517.70 | |