| 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 | $54.46 | 7.852% | $58.7362 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.43 | 13.675% | $57.3263 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.38 | 3.812% | $55.4148 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.47 | 11.715% | $82.077 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.99 | 9.667% | $15.3424 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.27 | 6.581% | $75.9603 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.98 | 4.722% | $245.0285 | $245.03 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.98 | $589.8855 | $589.89 | $589.95 | $589.80 | |