| 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 | $56.69 | 4.778% | $59.3986 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.56 | 4.118% | $74.5068 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.82 | 7.863% | $9.5135 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.38 | 10.143% | $48.8815 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.27 | 3.508% | $20.9811 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.52 | 3.382% | $166.9826 | $166.98 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.68 | 13.756% | $163.4446 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.92 | $543.7087 | $543.70 | $543.75 | $543.70 | |