| 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 | $52.87 | 9.617% | $57.9545 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.31 | 3.764% | $147.6665 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.98 | 7.651% | $113.012 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.41 | 9.834% | $110.2843 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.77 | 12.728% | $80.9049 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.51 | 4.717% | $31.9492 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.39 | 5.122% | $40.3563 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.24 | $582.1277 | $582.12 | $582.10 | $582.20 | |