| 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 | $54.29 | 11.381% | $60.4687 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.84 | 4.270% | $26.9434 | $26.94 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.45 | 4.831% | $62.322 | $62.32 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.50 | 10.372% | $118.6499 | $118.65 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.94 | 4.800% | $142.4651 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.95 | 6.773% | $153.6997 | $153.70 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.70 | 5.314% | $18.6406 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.67 | $583.1894 | $583.19 | $583.15 | $583.10 | |