| 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 | $53.50 | 4.369% | $55.8374 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.67 | 5.648% | $232.077 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.63 | 13.678% | $231.4825 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.64 | 9.870% | $203.9627 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.47 | 11.253% | $109.5508 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.36 | 9.672% | $79.3587 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.90 | 3.482% | $246.1837 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.17 | $1,158.4528 | $1,158.45 | $1,158.50 | $1,158.60 | |