| 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 | $52.78 | 6.121% | $56.0107 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.73 | 13.576% | $280.2261 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.88 | 3.241% | $103.1171 | $103.12 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.63 | 3.304% | $138.0451 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.48 | 9.313% | $190.7293 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.74 | 13.859% | $36.1388 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.42 | 3.809% | $92.826 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.66 | $897.0931 | $897.11 | $897.15 | $896.90 | |