| 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 | $55.97 | 4.360% | $58.4103 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.60 | 9.235% | $67.2888 | $67.29 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.77 | 6.310% | $53.9736 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.41 | 7.563% | $42.3906 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.81 | 13.148% | $108.4071 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.39 | 11.239% | $34.9179 | $34.92 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.31 | 4.214% | $173.3183 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.26 | $538.7066 | $538.71 | $538.65 | $538.70 | |