| 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 | $50.39 | 8.539% | $54.6928 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.61 | 11.367% | $58.5902 | $58.59 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.29 | 5.700% | $184.2245 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.67 | 10.199% | $180.3627 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.40 | 9.286% | $31.0372 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.66 | 11.115% | $44.0682 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.73 | 4.284% | $33.0893 | $33.09 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.75 | $586.0649 | $586.06 | $586.05 | $586.10 | |