| 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 | $55.75 | 4.605% | $58.3173 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.85 | 6.868% | $226.3999 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.45 | 9.382% | $8.149 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.28 | 4.749% | $44.2879 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.90 | 9.174% | $144.0005 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.76 | 13.645% | $6.546 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.46 | 13.620% | $138.0029 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.45 | $625.7035 | $625.71 | $625.70 | $625.60 | |