| 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 | $55.39 | 3.361% | $57.2517 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.34 | 3.240% | $192.3774 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.75 | 11.354% | $29.7872 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.60 | 4.838% | $48.8545 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.39 | 11.630% | $6.0169 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.81 | 11.850% | $101.571 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.28 | 9.825% | $188.1083 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.56 | $623.9670 | $623.97 | $623.95 | $624.10 | |