| 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 | $53.58 | 8.125% | $57.9334 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.44 | 6.163% | $84.3359 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.75 | 10.625% | $62.7797 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.79 | 7.819% | $21.3374 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.39 | 13.163% | $6.0995 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.30 | 12.294% | $74.4509 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.91 | 6.547% | $235.373 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.16 | $542.3098 | $542.31 | $542.35 | $542.30 | |