| 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 | $56.89 | 6.384% | $60.5219 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.71 | 13.827% | $26.9884 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.88 | 6.641% | $251.5448 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.36 | 9.346% | $131.6088 | $131.61 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.91 | 13.810% | $36.3168 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.58 | 5.599% | $71.3638 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.25 | 8.222% | $51.1349 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.58 | $629.4794 | $629.47 | $629.45 | $629.40 | |