| 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 | $39.56 | 6.549% | $42.1508 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.66 | 5.637% | $57.7412 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.87 | 6.225% | $62.5347 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.51 | 12.651% | $10.7131 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.45 | 13.690% | $180.1418 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.30 | 10.640% | $191.7391 | $191.74 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.62 | 12.472% | $8.5704 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.97 | $553.5911 | $553.58 | $553.60 | $553.50 | |