| 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 | $55.37 | 3.744% | $57.4431 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.81 | 7.830% | $253.1956 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.37 | 11.682% | $9.3478 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.60 | 7.684% | $44.7965 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.33 | 8.336% | $124.9439 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.46 | 8.236% | $61.11 | $61.11 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.32 | 10.471% | $31.2854 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.26 | $582.1223 | $582.13 | $582.15 | $582.00 | |