| 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 | $51.97 | 12.375% | $58.4013 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.71 | 6.686% | $9.2924 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.98 | 11.679% | $165.2626 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.69 | 3.263% | $95.7145 | $95.71 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.64 | 9.222% | $78.2466 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.47 | 5.393% | $136.4523 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.94 | 13.365% | $36.2088 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.40 | $579.5785 | $579.57 | $579.55 | $579.60 | |