| 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 | $55.83 | 5.777% | $59.0553 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.91 | 11.816% | $20.0262 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.46 | 9.586% | $39.9551 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.26 | 7.824% | $19.6887 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.68 | 4.823% | $116.0181 | $116.02 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.56 | 3.520% | $258.3445 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.66 | 13.424% | $96.0248 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.36 | $609.1127 | $609.12 | $609.10 | $609.10 | |