| 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 | $65.65 | 8.724% | $71.3773 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.78 | 13.719% | $50.9234 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.50 | 11.851% | $121.3583 | $121.36 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.87 | 11.503% | $34.421 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.38 | 7.105% | $47.5332 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.68 | 8.444% | $99.4215 | $99.42 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.31 | 12.319% | $160.9644 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.17 | $585.9991 | $585.99 | $585.95 | $586.00 | |