| 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 | $52.35 | 6.339% | $55.6685 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.33 | 7.110% | $8.9223 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 3.225% | $19.1379 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.72 | 12.595% | $37.967 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.79 | 10.215% | $81.3276 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.75 | 10.478% | $102.4683 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.35 | 5.199% | $183.4145 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.83 | $488.9061 | $488.91 | $488.85 | $488.90 | |