| 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 | $51.78 | 3.483% | $53.5835 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.64 | 8.396% | $88.4945 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.33 | 8.221% | $22.0013 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.76 | 11.106% | $8.6218 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.50 | 11.765% | $173.7946 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.36 | 4.534% | $237.6685 | $237.67 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.78 | 10.744% | $19.6903 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.15 | $603.8545 | $603.84 | $603.85 | $603.90 | |