| 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 | $50.58 | 13.787% | $57.5535 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.52 | 8.153% | $35.1714 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.91 | 6.156% | $9.4585 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.86 | 4.637% | $43.801 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.47 | 8.203% | $38.3796 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.51 | 11.519% | $253.7169 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.63 | 6.874% | $71.2101 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.48 | $509.2910 | $509.29 | $509.25 | $509.40 | |