| 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 | $55.48 | 6.775% | $59.2388 | $59.24 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.74 | 13.298% | $96.0087 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.81 | 11.774% | $246.8082 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.61 | 5.392% | $50.1771 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.46 | 12.604% | $26.4169 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.84 | 13.127% | $28.1007 | $28.10 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.89 | 6.260% | $71.0773 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.83 | $577.8277 | $577.84 | $577.85 | $577.80 | |