| 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 | $56.98 | 3.815% | $59.1538 | $59.15 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.43 | 8.616% | $201.4066 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.38 | 10.399% | $11.4594 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.41 | 10.868% | $245.4728 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.30 | 7.694% | $35.8621 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.80 | 8.603% | $13.9012 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.63 | 12.670% | $157.3211 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.93 | $724.5770 | $724.57 | $724.50 | $724.70 | |