| 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 | $57.36 | 3.494% | $59.3642 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.74 | 13.200% | $188.7497 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.36 | 11.608% | $48.3932 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.78 | 10.183% | $36.118 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.74 | 5.287% | $233.4634 | $233.46 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.27 | 12.752% | $11.5796 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.30 | 5.342% | $6.6365 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.55 | $584.3046 | $584.30 | $584.30 | $584.30 | |