| 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 | $50.88 | 6.698% | $54.2879 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.90 | 4.567% | $195.4357 | $195.44 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.38 | 13.113% | $44.5439 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.52 | 8.808% | $75.6433 | $75.64 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.72 | 12.207% | $95.0618 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.39 | 11.630% | $70.7623 | $70.76 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.65 | 6.561% | $42.2514 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.44 | $577.9863 | $577.98 | $578.00 | $578.00 | |