| 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 | $55.87 | 5.704% | $59.0568 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.44 | 4.681% | $11.9755 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.38 | 13.705% | $8.3914 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.80 | 6.535% | $16.8325 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.42 | 9.837% | $10.3466 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.33 | 3.389% | $253.6442 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.48 | 5.868% | $140.2539 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.72 | $500.5009 | $500.50 | $500.55 | $500.50 | |