| 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 | $53.99 | 11.396% | $60.1427 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.48 | 8.799% | $16.8421 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.70 | 4.357% | $8.0355 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.30 | 7.832% | $215.9875 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.41 | 9.282% | $257.2608 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.82 | 3.586% | $6.0287 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.72 | 8.567% | $32.2661 | $32.27 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.42 | $596.5634 | $596.57 | $596.60 | $596.50 | |