| 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 | $55.87 | 5.547% | $58.9691 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.91 | 4.364% | $82.3536 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.37 | 7.631% | $69.2821 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.99 | 8.386% | $82.3625 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.37 | 9.332% | $31.0175 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.96 | 12.746% | $111.5734 | $111.57 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.44 | 3.215% | $186.2411 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.91 | $621.7993 | $621.79 | $621.75 | $621.90 | |