| 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 | $52.55 | 11.320% | $58.4987 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.87 | 11.528% | $7.662 | $7.66 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.83 | 13.491% | $37.2591 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.70 | 10.364% | $202.7387 | $202.74 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.53 | 7.558% | $139.3199 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.97 | 13.754% | $94.3817 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.85 | 3.136% | $119.4831 | $119.48 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.30 | $659.3432 | $659.34 | $659.35 | $659.40 | |