| 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 | $50.89 | 13.660% | $57.8416 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.26 | 3.413% | $139.8764 | $139.88 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.79 | 11.459% | $84.4748 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.69 | 9.366% | $21.5342 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.62 | 12.679% | $112.2508 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.92 | 7.708% | $158.2446 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.95 | 12.536% | $8.9466 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.12 | $583.1690 | $583.16 | $583.20 | $583.10 | |