| 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 | $53.63 | 11.640% | $59.8725 | $59.87 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.78 | 9.674% | $53.499 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.43 | 6.349% | $68.5207 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.33 | 8.765% | $201.5742 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.71 | 4.529% | $19.5574 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.26 | 8.235% | $69.5518 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.47 | 3.328% | $88.3144 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.61 | $560.8900 | $560.88 | $560.80 | $561.00 | |