| 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 | $55.88 | 5.805% | $59.1238 | $59.12 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.29 | 9.761% | $148.4957 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.56 | 5.701% | $67.1836 | $67.18 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.95 | 8.481% | $25.9812 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.77 | 8.777% | $119.4045 | $119.40 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.47 | 11.357% | $16.1134 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.64 | 12.587% | $209.0065 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.56 | $645.3087 | $645.30 | $645.30 | $645.30 | |