| 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 | $52.70 | 7.125% | $56.4549 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.66 | 9.677% | $36.9173 | $36.92 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.54 | 6.194% | $87.6525 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.91 | 10.677% | $143.7805 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.76 | 11.747% | $129.3583 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.58 | 4.696% | $58.19 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.81 | 5.512% | $47.2799 | $47.28 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.96 | $559.6334 | $559.63 | $559.65 | $559.80 | |