| 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 | $55.68 | 4.470% | $58.1689 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.60 | 13.656% | $68.8755 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.77 | 12.559% | $48.1415 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.25 | 6.583% | $84.467 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.37 | 3.292% | $57.1928 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.92 | 3.249% | $139.3036 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.80 | 6.261% | $154.9285 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.39 | $611.0778 | $611.08 | $611.10 | $611.10 | |