| 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 | $35.60 | 5.535% | $37.5705 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.59 | 8.249% | $15.7935 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.29 | 11.496% | $177.602 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.26 | 6.319% | $107.6586 | $107.66 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.26 | 5.381% | $124.6236 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.82 | 6.874% | $112.0253 | $112.03 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.71 | 13.555% | $24.6528 | $24.65 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.53 | $599.9263 | $599.92 | $599.90 | $600.00 | |