| 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 | $51.47 | 12.597% | $57.9537 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.54 | 8.694% | $71.238 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.90 | 7.260% | $59.9583 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.99 | 3.289% | $112.5747 | $112.57 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.71 | 12.749% | $60.5575 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.67 | 6.478% | $184.9203 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.25 | 13.869% | $135.7888 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.53 | $682.9913 | $682.99 | $682.95 | $683.10 | |