| 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 | $53.94 | 5.648% | $56.9865 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.94 | 6.506% | $158.63 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.85 | 5.503% | $132.7755 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.97 | 13.636% | $24.9658 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.87 | 10.352% | $42.8938 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.96 | 9.420% | $15.275 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.57 | 7.407% | $164.9449 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.10 | $596.4715 | $596.48 | $596.55 | $596.50 | |