| 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 | $54.54 | 3.419% | $56.4047 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.47 | 9.856% | $123.555 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.89 | 7.245% | $85.678 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.84 | 13.108% | $236.2147 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.78 | 11.845% | $106.0067 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.74 | 7.468% | $93.2177 | $93.22 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.59 | 4.867% | $189.3793 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.85 | $890.4561 | $890.46 | $890.45 | $890.50 | |