| 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 | $55.60 | 6.516% | $59.2229 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.25 | 3.434% | $256.7749 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.68 | 5.104% | $51.1646 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.48 | 10.850% | $163.4816 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.46 | 5.120% | $221.2356 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.77 | 7.214% | $261.3556 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.69 | 5.631% | $189.8083 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.93 | $1,203.0435 | $1,203.04 | $1,203.00 | $1,203.10 | |