| 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 | $55.37 | 4.693% | $57.9685 | $57.97 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.62 | 3.696% | $51.454 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.75 | 4.436% | $160.5704 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.84 | 3.765% | $98.4107 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.56 | 9.282% | $30.1181 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.34 | 12.208% | $229.2858 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.72 | 12.839% | $59.4887 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.20 | $687.2962 | $687.30 | $687.25 | $687.40 | |