| 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 | $55.73 | 8.690% | $60.5729 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.90 | 8.205% | $70.225 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.55 | 3.120% | $10.8792 | $10.88 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.36 | 10.617% | $165.2176 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.96 | 11.637% | $52.4247 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.27 | 9.302% | $195.9457 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.71 | 11.565% | $29.799 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.48 | $585.0641 | $585.07 | $585.05 | $585.00 | |