| 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 | $56.51 | 3.458% | $58.4641 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.33 | 8.529% | $71.9873 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.48 | 11.110% | $73.8659 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.29 | 6.811% | $61.192 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.94 | 3.344% | $40.2422 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.89 | 10.737% | $106.1857 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.53 | 3.272% | $186.4369 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.97 | $598.3741 | $598.38 | $598.40 | $598.40 | |