| 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 | $46.36 | 10.868% | $51.3984 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.39 | 7.870% | $41.4113 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.77 | 3.599% | $181.06 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.36 | 6.750% | $21.7343 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.76 | 10.304% | $99.0089 | $99.01 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.36 | 13.605% | $66.2999 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.42 | 8.732% | $95.0535 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.42 | $555.9663 | $555.96 | $555.95 | $556.00 | |