| 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 | $53.52 | 3.501% | $55.3937 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.30 | 4.436% | $98.4831 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.48 | 5.873% | $182.6098 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.63 | 6.408% | $73.0278 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.91 | 7.371% | $253.2989 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.26 | 5.218% | $174.9354 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.97 | 12.157% | $51.5586 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.07 | $889.3073 | $889.31 | $889.35 | $889.30 | |