| 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 | $52.32 | 11.645% | $58.4127 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.97 | 5.841% | $61.356 | $61.36 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.72 | 12.433% | $271.773 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.99 | 13.410% | $85.0462 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.49 | 3.569% | $137.2186 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.85 | 8.742% | $19.4104 | $19.41 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.76 | 12.552% | $79.6418 | $79.64 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.10 | $712.8587 | $712.86 | $712.80 | $712.80 | |