| 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 | $42.40 | 6.391% | $45.1098 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.30 | 13.631% | $277.6005 | $277.60 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.52 | 5.782% | $35.4581 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.85 | 10.118% | $80.221 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.82 | 11.865% | $60.2057 | $60.21 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.59 | 6.145% | $53.6988 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.97 | 5.372% | $27.3651 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.45 | $579.6590 | $579.67 | $579.60 | $579.70 | |