| 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 | $59.89 | 5.613% | $63.2516 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.25 | 6.328% | $94.8977 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.84 | 9.111% | $184.223 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.58 | 3.253% | $100.7543 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.29 | 7.667% | $268.4031 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.81 | 9.707% | $161.0608 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.35 | 12.130% | $180.9218 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.01 | $1,053.5123 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.45 | $1,053.60 | |