| 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 | $54.56 | 5.500% | $57.5608 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.53 | 13.222% | $221.383 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.87 | 5.692% | $60.107 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.97 | 9.816% | $68.053 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.74 | 13.656% | $49.7131 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.37 | 12.844% | $10.5735 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.49 | 13.379% | $27.7665 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $446.53 | $495.1569 | $495.15 | $495.10 | $495.30 | |