| 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 | $50.80 | 10.324% | $56.0446 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.81 | 3.308% | $200.2212 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.84 | 6.167% | $103.8738 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.61 | 4.733% | $38.3428 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.73 | 9.696% | $23.8369 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.87 | 5.142% | $60.8457 | $60.85 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.48 | 3.487% | $27.4034 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.14 | $510.5684 | $510.56 | $510.55 | $510.40 | |