| 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 | $53.96 | 8.328% | $58.4538 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.80 | 12.566% | $111.2152 | $111.22 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.46 | 7.437% | $230.4094 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 13.514% | $167.7737 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.84 | 7.596% | $190.2728 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.41 | 13.512% | $52.6809 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.90 | 9.849% | $32.8449 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.17 | $843.6507 | $843.64 | $843.60 | $843.70 | |