| 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 | $51.62 | 7.283% | $55.3795 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.63 | 3.511% | $90.7067 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.42 | 10.708% | $30.3561 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.69 | 4.292% | $41.3935 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.96 | 10.499% | $45.2604 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.51 | 13.214% | $263.2339 | $263.23 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.92 | 9.176% | $15.1973 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.75 | $541.5274 | $541.53 | $541.55 | $541.60 | |