| 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 | $48.88 | 8.735% | $53.1497 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.54 | 5.655% | $125.2434 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.57 | 3.416% | $39.8876 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.89 | 4.676% | $71.0645 | $71.06 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.59 | 9.670% | $34.6448 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.95 | 7.215% | $147.9031 | $147.90 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.54 | 12.347% | $87.1139 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.96 | $559.0070 | $558.99 | $559.00 | $558.90 | |