| 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 | $53.55 | 5.137% | $56.3009 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.53 | 5.199% | $60.521 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.92 | 10.529% | $157.968 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.49 | 6.343% | $84.5321 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.55 | 7.307% | $177.6467 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.62 | 6.335% | $175.0487 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.97 | 11.656% | $275.7568 | $275.76 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.63 | $987.7742 | $987.78 | $987.75 | $987.70 | |