| 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 | $53.30 | 4.749% | $55.8312 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.80 | 13.741% | $127.1624 | $127.16 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.58 | 5.772% | $19.6524 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.73 | 12.653% | $23.353 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.84 | 11.200% | $204.4301 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.95 | 10.591% | $12.1097 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.27 | 12.299% | $47.4688 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $441.47 | $490.0076 | $490.00 | $490.00 | $490.10 | |