| 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 | $53.54 | 5.335% | $56.3964 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.32 | 13.574% | $279.7555 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.25 | 3.160% | $51.8379 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.70 | 8.775% | $104.0977 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.97 | 11.294% | $31.1289 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.86 | 7.743% | $18.1655 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.85 | 9.407% | $69.8564 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.49 | $611.2383 | $611.26 | $611.25 | $611.30 | |