| 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 | $55.77 | 4.416% | $58.2328 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.71 | 4.582% | $171.2112 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.37 | 5.175% | $263.3266 | $263.33 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.54 | 11.123% | $187.2867 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.28 | 13.190% | $67.099 | $67.10 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.40 | 11.453% | $175.427 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.77 | 12.695% | $261.1932 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.84 | $1,183.7765 | $1,183.78 | $1,183.85 | $1,183.70 | |