| 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 | $54.88 | 3.629% | $56.8716 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.63 | 7.609% | $79.2325 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.35 | 8.262% | $18.7835 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.72 | 11.529% | $112.332 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.93 | 13.564% | $148.6893 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.84 | 8.646% | $28.0741 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.55 | 9.708% | $190.3982 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.90 | $634.3812 | $634.37 | $634.40 | $634.40 | |