| 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 | $51.45 | 9.550% | $56.3635 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.46 | 3.720% | $16.0351 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.84 | 5.484% | $131.6862 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.59 | 5.691% | $47.1276 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.28 | 7.228% | $117.1788 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.94 | 12.406% | $35.9025 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.55 | 12.108% | $139.6305 | $139.63 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.11 | $543.9242 | $543.93 | $544.00 | $543.90 | |