| 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 | $54.75 | 3.705% | $56.7785 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.27 | 11.864% | $180.4031 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.82 | 8.535% | $249.4351 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.33 | 3.539% | $240.5522 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.67 | 8.855% | $167.2775 | $167.28 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.30 | 4.102% | $37.789 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.37 | 13.480% | $120.7087 | $120.71 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.51 | $1,052.9441 | $1,052.95 | $1,053.00 | $1,053.00 | |