| 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 | $55.28 | 6.760% | $59.0169 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.50 | 10.243% | $161.506 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.29 | 9.140% | $170.5749 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.38 | 11.315% | $215.2609 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.99 | 11.283% | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.42 | 7.707% | $201.8645 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.42 | 6.227% | $221.3983 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.28 | $1,277.7715 | $1,277.77 | $1,277.70 | $1,277.90 | |