| 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 | $230.88 | 5.291% | $243.0959 | $243.10 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.38 | 4.861% | $60.1692 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.61 | 11.475% | $102.1222 | $102.12 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.50 | 11.490% | $41.8088 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.53 | 12.248% | $47.7391 | $47.74 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.96 | 5.294% | $27.3343 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.47 | 12.747% | $16.3145 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.33 | $538.5840 | $538.58 | $538.55 | $538.50 | |