| 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 | $52.53 | 5.325% | $55.3272 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.58 | 10.873% | $83.7978 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.42 | 3.154% | $32.411 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.70 | 11.557% | $93.3732 | $93.37 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.41 | 6.758% | $28.1948 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.56 | 4.117% | $117.1941 | $117.19 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.76 | 9.767% | $68.8898 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $444.96 | $479.1879 | $479.18 | $479.20 | $479.20 | |