| 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 | $52.58 | 4.211% | $54.7941 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.38 | 12.650% | $16.1991 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.81 | 6.724% | $60.6299 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.70 | 12.226% | $43.4315 | $43.43 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.50 | 4.532% | $183.4537 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.47 | 10.807% | $216.5944 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.93 | 10.343% | $6.5433 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.37 | $581.6460 | $581.63 | $581.70 | $581.60 | |