| 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 | $58.90 | 6.616% | $62.7968 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.95 | 12.706% | $78.8378 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.45 | 7.482% | $167.0808 | $167.08 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.43 | 3.632% | $36.7168 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.27 | 5.373% | $40.3262 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.47 | 10.123% | $132.6652 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.34 | 8.573% | $26.4267 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.81 | $544.8503 | $544.87 | $544.90 | $544.80 | |