| 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 | $52.81 | 4.225% | $55.0412 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.66 | 8.241% | $89.472 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.64 | 3.805% | $129.3826 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.99 | 3.624% | $32.1131 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.94 | 7.502% | $37.5612 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.36 | 13.805% | $37.9653 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.97 | 7.687% | $206.7267 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.37 | $588.2621 | $588.26 | $588.25 | $588.30 | |