| 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 | $89.68 | 5.175% | $94.3209 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.77 | 5.663% | $64.2114 | $64.21 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.73 | 4.793% | $30.107 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.66 | 4.316% | $59.1054 | $59.11 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.60 | 3.368% | $53.3379 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.81 | 6.292% | $39.1261 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.43 | 8.680% | $185.2233 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.68 | $525.4320 | $525.44 | $525.40 | $525.30 | |