| 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 | $54.70 | 7.393% | $58.744 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.60 | 5.596% | $84.0544 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.26 | 5.142% | $32.8674 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.66 | 8.386% | $19.141 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.42 | 3.311% | $9.7319 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.29 | 7.299% | $38.9388 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.70 | 10.594% | $268.4116 | $268.41 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.63 | $511.8891 | $511.88 | $511.90 | $511.80 | |