| 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 | $58.72 | 5.350% | $61.8615 | $61.86 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.62 | 13.444% | $17.72 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.80 | 7.497% | $233.0535 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.31 | 9.867% | $189.3118 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.84 | 10.219% | $92.4076 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.61 | 11.122% | $158.4711 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.67 | 3.684% | $110.5997 | $110.60 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.57 | $863.4252 | $863.42 | $863.35 | $863.50 | |