| 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 | $55.32 | 7.599% | $59.5238 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.56 | 12.290% | $96.0753 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.82 | 5.628% | $177.2649 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.59 | 9.779% | $157.6317 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.55 | 11.205% | $105.1443 | $105.14 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.40 | 9.505% | $5.9133 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.56 | 13.155% | $36.8433 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.80 | $638.3966 | $638.38 | $638.40 | $638.30 | |