| 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 | $53.40 | 3.703% | $55.3774 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.40 | 6.610% | $108.1025 | $108.10 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.63 | 4.249% | $18.3791 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.60 | 6.568% | $108.2731 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.56 | 8.409% | $117.6888 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.99 | 12.376% | $41.5679 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.52 | 4.334% | $182.0837 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.10 | $631.4725 | $631.47 | $631.50 | $631.60 | |