| 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 | $49.65 | 11.328% | $55.2744 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.45 | 3.646% | $47.1071 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.41 | 6.523% | $65.4158 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.92 | 5.756% | $37.9876 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.79 | 7.870% | $105.4861 | $105.49 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.88 | 7.663% | $50.4724 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.56 | 4.550% | $232.6865 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.66 | $594.4299 | $594.44 | $594.40 | $594.50 | |