| 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 | $51.97 | 13.182% | $58.8207 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.60 | 11.617% | $60.9429 | $60.94 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.52 | 8.773% | $10.3552 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.64 | 13.368% | $191.1838 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.73 | 5.637% | $40.9132 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.53 | 8.477% | $38.5419 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.42 | 5.840% | $188.8397 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.41 | $589.5974 | $589.59 | $589.60 | $589.50 | |