| 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 | $51.52 | 4.436% | $53.8054 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.68 | 11.199% | $58.5796 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.72 | 7.700% | $63.2414 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.72 | 11.669% | $186.1746 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.78 | 5.382% | $162.0564 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.25 | 7.317% | $85.0487 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.64 | 9.810% | $259.8544 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.31 | $868.7605 | $868.76 | $868.75 | $868.80 | |