| 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 | $54.27 | 3.306% | $56.0642 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.75 | 3.152% | $89.4844 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.72 | 4.428% | $38.346 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.67 | 11.521% | $130.1116 | $130.11 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.65 | 7.526% | $201.7725 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.73 | 6.466% | $6.1005 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.51 | 9.429% | $8.2181 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.30 | $530.0973 | $530.09 | $530.05 | $530.10 | |