| 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 | $51.74 | 3.550% | $53.5768 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.98 | 6.453% | $83.012 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.56 | 13.633% | $147.2229 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.98 | 10.187% | $114.5724 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.79 | 12.775% | $260.2734 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.36 | 6.300% | $210.8567 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.61 | 12.456% | $95.149 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.02 | $964.6632 | $964.66 | $964.60 | $964.70 | |