| 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 | $52.87 | 12.629% | $59.547 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.57 | 11.450% | $143.2913 | $143.29 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.26 | 7.497% | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.92 | 7.113% | $32.0482 | $32.05 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.81 | 13.815% | $39.619 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.42 | 8.125% | $48.0291 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.95 | 6.545% | $235.4112 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.80 | $718.3958 | $718.40 | $718.40 | $718.30 | |