| 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 | $52.36 | 4.658% | $54.7989 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.67 | 13.103% | $31.2956 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.86 | 7.603% | $127.8969 | $127.90 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.51 | 8.250% | $10.2946 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.99 | 3.828% | $243.9854 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.64 | 7.848% | $80.4977 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.87 | 8.812% | $33.5903 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.90 | $582.3594 | $582.37 | $582.40 | $582.40 | |