| 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 | $53.89 | 3.680% | $55.8732 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.43 | 10.679% | $234.0086 | $234.01 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.58 | 3.706% | $56.6027 | $56.60 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.41 | 10.272% | $55.5881 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.40 | 13.633% | $140.2231 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.65 | 12.743% | $97.6918 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.89 | 3.836% | $254.284 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.25 | $894.2715 | $894.26 | $894.25 | $894.30 | |