| 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 | $52.89 | 4.717% | $55.3848 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.41 | 12.391% | $53.2846 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.36 | 8.272% | $25.2923 | $25.29 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.87 | 8.771% | $8.5603 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.86 | 3.622% | $8.1447 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.61 | 7.495% | $112.4505 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.86 | 12.153% | $277.9824 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.86 | $541.0996 | $541.08 | $541.15 | $541.20 | |