| 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 | $57.31 | 5.573% | $60.5039 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 6.130% | $17.6176 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.79 | 9.735% | $16.2298 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.72 | 12.859% | $281.8315 | $281.83 | $281.85 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.51 | 10.707% | $116.807 | $116.81 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.46 | 5.821% | $17.4181 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.29 | 7.845% | $71.4905 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.68 | $581.8984 | $581.90 | $581.90 | $581.80 | |