| 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 | $56.55 | 5.750% | $59.8016 | $59.80 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.34 | 4.325% | $150.5827 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.68 | 11.220% | $57.4785 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.92 | 5.171% | $12.5364 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.67 | 6.830% | $16.7403 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.98 | 3.159% | $89.7277 | $89.73 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.68 | 7.448% | $75.9442 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $437.82 | $462.8114 | $462.81 | $462.90 | $462.70 | |