| 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 | $51.88 | 13.238% | $58.7479 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.45 | 10.429% | $6.0184 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.75 | 8.456% | $60.4642 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.87 | 9.856% | $161.3455 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.72 | 8.422% | $48.4863 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.86 | 10.415% | $197.4883 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.68 | 12.319% | $82.7566 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.21 | $615.3072 | $615.32 | $615.30 | $615.30 | |