| 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 | $54.78 | 6.753% | $58.4793 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.75 | 5.167% | $131.1958 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.72 | 13.502% | $16.7075 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.91 | 3.669% | $28.934 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.55 | 4.427% | $184.3659 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.47 | 13.116% | $49.1715 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.32 | 4.326% | $117.179 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.50 | $586.0330 | $586.04 | $586.05 | $586.10 | |