| 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 | 8.487% | $58.0622 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.56 | 8.705% | $70.1799 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.84 | 3.378% | $124.922 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.54 | 4.839% | $32.0178 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.40 | 6.249% | $51.4245 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.52 | 13.113% | $58.2758 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.33 | 11.394% | $96.1664 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.71 | $491.0486 | $491.05 | $491.00 | $491.10 | |