| 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 | $55.72 | 5.633% | $58.8587 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.65 | 4.355% | $10.0703 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.28 | 6.755% | $33.393 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.90 | 13.586% | $130.5103 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.69 | 5.790% | $7.0774 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.56 | 11.787% | $52.048 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.73 | 9.519% | $214.3615 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.53 | $506.3192 | $506.32 | $506.30 | $506.40 | |