| 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 | $55.67 | 6.642% | $59.3676 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.87 | 3.333% | $80.4654 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.58 | 8.712% | $44.1153 | $44.12 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.87 | 5.701% | $137.2739 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.47 | 6.495% | $77.1769 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.40 | 5.381% | $28.8744 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.37 | 10.281% | $84.2216 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.23 | $511.4951 | $511.50 | $511.40 | $511.60 | |