| 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 | $55.29 | 5.198% | $58.164 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.79 | 8.184% | $109.0387 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.64 | 12.554% | $229.205 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.98 | 10.234% | $214.9343 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.56 | 9.861% | $122.5609 | $122.56 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.63 | 13.821% | $173.725 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.76 | 3.701% | $42.2685 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.65 | $949.8964 | $949.90 | $949.90 | $949.90 | |