| 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 | $52.65 | 3.440% | $54.4612 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.60 | 3.369% | $113.2924 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.83 | 7.783% | $47.2413 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.78 | 3.691% | $32.953 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.58 | 7.480% | $200.5362 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.89 | 13.161% | $113.0365 | $113.04 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.74 | 11.218% | $97.5827 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.07 | $659.1033 | $659.10 | $659.15 | $659.10 | |