| 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 | $55.76 | 4.825% | $58.4504 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.30 | 11.646% | $33.8287 | $33.83 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.65 | 3.816% | $128.3685 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.88 | 9.299% | $106.9819 | $106.98 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.71 | 6.537% | $105.1627 | $105.16 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.55 | 13.347% | $49.3626 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.31 | 11.620% | $21.5538 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.16 | $503.7086 | $503.70 | $503.70 | $503.90 | |