| 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 | $52.47 | 10.634% | $58.0497 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.51 | 6.588% | $22.9271 | $22.93 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.99 | 8.540% | $194.2757 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.78 | 8.107% | $37.5996 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.37 | 12.512% | $8.2921 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.64 | 8.192% | $184.6188 | $184.62 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.79 | 11.675% | $12.0497 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.55 | $517.8127 | $517.82 | $517.85 | $517.70 | |