| 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 | $50.51 | 11.556% | $56.3469 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.48 | 13.502% | $69.781 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.41 | 13.429% | $50.3738 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.88 | 10.760% | $84.0447 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.39 | 3.570% | $60.4745 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.58 | 11.188% | $149.6368 | $149.64 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.85 | 12.442% | $132.5129 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.10 | $603.1706 | $603.16 | $603.15 | $603.10 | |