| 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 | $56.40 | 3.144% | $58.1732 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.64 | 7.575% | $84.597 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.78 | 13.202% | $83.5204 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.93 | 7.578% | $265.6424 | $265.64 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.88 | 10.633% | $144.7965 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.60 | 6.860% | $203.6752 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.29 | 13.414% | $112.6088 | $112.61 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.52 | $953.0135 | $953.02 | $953.00 | $953.00 | |