| 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 | $55.85 | 12.434% | $62.7944 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.61 | 5.416% | $115.5465 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.82 | 8.407% | $42.0836 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.47 | 7.772% | $25.2941 | $25.29 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.49 | 7.180% | $17.674 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.45 | 13.568% | $158.3706 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.62 | 6.641% | $75.3099 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $454.31 | $497.0731 | $497.06 | $497.05 | $497.10 | |