| 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 | $52.93 | 4.131% | $55.1165 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.39 | 7.253% | $34.7392 | $34.74 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.44 | 3.146% | $9.737 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.35 | 10.626% | $39.1063 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.68 | 10.239% | $238.8659 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.94 | 11.231% | $104.4904 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.84 | 10.109% | $17.4413 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.57 | $499.4966 | $499.51 | $499.50 | $499.40 | |