| 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 | $56.45 | 3.602% | $58.4833 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.92 | 3.838% | $210.7081 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.44 | 4.498% | $96.598 | $96.60 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.95 | 11.454% | $35.6096 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.92 | 11.484% | $32.2412 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.70 | 13.753% | $133.8873 | $133.89 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.99 | 7.679% | $251.9581 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.37 | $819.4856 | $819.49 | $819.50 | $819.50 | |