| 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 | $50.67 | 7.450% | $54.4449 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.90 | 5.630% | $102.3555 | $102.36 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.33 | 6.447% | $164.2797 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.52 | 11.426% | $15.0648 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.28 | 9.845% | $68.4115 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.46 | 13.700% | $109.675 | $109.68 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.45 | 10.523% | $75.653 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.61 | $589.8844 | $589.88 | $589.90 | $590.00 | |