| 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 | $51.38 | 7.195% | $55.0768 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.79 | 4.402% | $29.0133 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.81 | 10.245% | $50.5032 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.92 | 3.423% | $41.2865 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.53 | 12.422% | $201.8312 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.70 | 7.818% | $57.8983 | $57.90 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.51 | 7.110% | $126.9361 | $126.94 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.64 | $562.5454 | $562.55 | $562.60 | $562.50 | |