| 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 | $55.57 | 3.475% | $57.5011 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.46 | 4.289% | $155.8703 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.39 | 7.656% | $160.8273 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.92 | 4.338% | $49.9988 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.82 | 4.278% | $13.3684 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.64 | 5.466% | $29.1508 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.79 | 12.657% | $106.7876 | $106.79 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.59 | $573.5043 | $573.51 | $573.50 | $573.60 | |