| 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 | $53.52 | 3.371% | $55.3242 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 7.124% | $8.4414 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.28 | 10.765% | $87.8145 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.54 | 5.225% | $64.7555 | $64.76 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.53 | 6.871% | $86.0632 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.62 | 12.502% | $55.8235 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.65 | 5.130% | $187.8147 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.02 | $546.0370 | $546.02 | $545.95 | $546.00 | |