| 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 | $55.77 | 3.798% | $57.8881 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.80 | 10.269% | $158.5668 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.87 | 7.181% | $146.6986 | $146.70 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.57 | 10.150% | $175.7664 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.59 | 12.267% | $20.8704 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.43 | 8.670% | $67.8427 | $67.84 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.81 | 6.438% | $252.0558 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.84 | $879.6888 | $879.70 | $879.65 | $879.80 | |