| 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 | $55.70 | 5.864% | $58.9662 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.32 | 5.727% | $119.8098 | $119.81 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.74 | 6.673% | $158.6654 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.44 | 9.410% | $112.0796 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.85 | 13.418% | $59.9414 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.91 | 5.570% | $30.5203 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.46 | 4.532% | $112.3301 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.42 | $652.3128 | $652.32 | $652.30 | $652.30 | |