| 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 | $52.49 | 12.544% | $59.0743 | $59.07 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.38 | 6.264% | $52.4732 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.93 | 13.735% | $12.4312 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.52 | 3.393% | $50.1663 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.40 | 6.286% | $6.8023 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.39 | 3.298% | $146.053 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.57 | 3.207% | $237.9644 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.68 | $564.9647 | $564.95 | $564.90 | $565.10 | |