| 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 | $53.40 | 3.574% | $55.3085 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.90 | 11.786% | $40.1312 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 6.310% | $27.3642 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.25 | 7.820% | $11.0516 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.42 | 7.597% | $95.1373 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.99 | 9.112% | $197.4818 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.70 | 12.675% | $85.295 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.40 | $511.7696 | $511.77 | $511.80 | $511.80 | |