| 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 | $56.48 | 5.435% | $59.5497 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.45 | 11.506% | $113.1228 | $113.12 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.94 | 4.657% | $159.0158 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 11.424% | $6.2397 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.59 | 9.360% | $9.394 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.47 | 12.582% | $177.2829 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.55 | 9.744% | $59.8654 | $59.87 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.08 | $584.4703 | $584.47 | $584.45 | $584.40 | |