| 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 | $51.78 | 3.202% | $53.438 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.72 | 8.406% | $61.4879 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.83 | 13.686% | $53.2392 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.62 | 5.869% | $130.8753 | $130.88 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.99 | 8.382% | $65.0184 | $65.02 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.82 | 13.555% | $32.7266 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.58 | 3.470% | $211.6789 | $211.68 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.34 | $608.4643 | $608.48 | $608.55 | $608.40 | |