| 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 | $53.84 | 8.655% | $58.4999 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.35 | 8.217% | $187.5942 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.29 | 3.780% | $32.4728 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.25 | 9.371% | $236.5148 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.82 | 8.249% | $111.3016 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.95 | 4.615% | $83.6397 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.69 | 4.816% | $9.1085 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.19 | $719.1315 | $719.12 | $719.10 | $719.10 | |