| 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 | $52.37 | 7.599% | $56.3496 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.85 | 3.231% | $55.5899 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 3.393% | $238.2071 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.94 | 8.307% | $11.8488 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.99 | 12.842% | $23.6855 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.68 | 10.296% | $57.001 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.75 | 4.764% | $58.4059 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.97 | $501.0878 | $501.10 | $501.10 | $501.00 | |