| 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 | $56.48 | 3.254% | $58.3179 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.69 | 6.505% | $125.3457 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.53 | 12.505% | $150.2279 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.40 | 11.832% | $45.1801 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.87 | 9.676% | $75.5339 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.88 | 5.683% | $42.1464 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.40 | 3.362% | $82.0694 | $82.07 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.25 | $578.8213 | $578.83 | $578.85 | $578.70 | |