| 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 | $55.93 | 5.531% | $59.0235 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.32 | 7.161% | $49.637 | $49.64 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.78 | 11.582% | $264.2039 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.61 | 8.509% | $8.2575 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.77 | 12.397% | $188.5684 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.92 | 6.236% | $143.3336 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.92 | 9.167% | $144.0131 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.25 | $857.0370 | $857.03 | $857.00 | $857.00 | |