| 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 | $58.44 | 5.168% | $61.4602 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.44 | 4.228% | $83.841 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.25 | 13.638% | $80.9671 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.84 | 12.369% | $41.3967 | $41.40 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.81 | 13.819% | $62.3842 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.80 | 4.112% | $184.07 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.80 | 4.634% | $198.5953 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.38 | $712.7145 | $712.72 | $712.70 | $712.80 | |