| 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 | $52.76 | 10.500% | $58.2998 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.52 | 9.449% | $159.2702 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.51 | 8.114% | $26.4987 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.60 | 13.684% | $29.1031 | $29.10 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.55 | 7.334% | $126.1711 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.32 | 11.363% | $49.3561 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.71 | 6.282% | $128.293 | $128.29 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.97 | $576.9920 | $576.99 | $576.95 | $577.10 | |