| 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 | $55.71 | 8.687% | $60.5495 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.35 | 7.515% | $25.1048 | $25.10 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.29 | 9.418% | $162.256 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.84 | 9.204% | $133.0542 | $133.05 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.33 | 3.125% | $6.5278 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.58 | 12.528% | $139.0621 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.95 | 9.676% | $46.0091 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.05 | $572.5635 | $572.56 | $572.55 | $572.60 | |