| 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 | $56.51 | 3.672% | $58.585 | $58.59 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.91 | 13.315% | $165.3379 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.27 | 7.278% | $139.7511 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.46 | 12.750% | $79.4437 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.85 | 9.236% | $39.1611 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.77 | 6.651% | $27.484 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.77 | 6.199% | $54.9792 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.54 | $564.7420 | $564.74 | $564.80 | $564.80 | |