| 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 | $51.68 | 10.539% | $57.1266 | $57.13 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.42 | 7.471% | $41.2904 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.42 | 4.245% | $18.1595 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.48 | 8.432% | $160.9998 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.29 | 13.194% | $171.2512 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.73 | 12.738% | $79.7396 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.70 | 8.639% | $67.0303 | $67.03 | $67.05 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.72 | $595.5974 | $595.60 | $595.65 | $595.60 | |