| 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 | $53.54 | 9.770% | $58.7709 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.72 | 4.740% | $102.3519 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.80 | 9.751% | $34.9008 | $34.90 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.91 | 11.320% | $47.7674 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.71 | 13.865% | $41.7998 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.52 | 13.560% | $6.2685 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.80 | 4.716% | $246.9203 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.00 | $538.7796 | $538.78 | $538.70 | $538.90 | |