| 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 | $54.57 | 6.708% | $58.2306 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.55 | 5.796% | $17.5092 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.93 | 9.775% | $63.5927 | $63.59 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.68 | 3.530% | $235.7171 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.47 | 10.180% | $47.8952 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.69 | 4.736% | $20.6225 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.55 | 4.276% | $51.6688 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.44 | $495.2361 | $495.24 | $495.20 | $495.20 | |