| 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 | $53.80 | 5.840% | $56.9419 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.29 | 13.275% | $42.2402 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.89 | 8.369% | $68.1533 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.76 | 6.694% | $46.6893 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.39 | 10.679% | $67.9458 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.71 | 10.441% | $105.7031 | $105.70 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.26 | 8.188% | $213.4116 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.10 | $601.0852 | $601.08 | $601.10 | $601.00 | |