| 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 | $52.90 | 4.420% | $55.2382 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.47 | 8.402% | $202.1372 | $202.14 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.75 | 8.352% | $126.501 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.57 | 9.618% | $18.1637 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.35 | 8.431% | $95.7988 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.69 | 5.727% | $19.7604 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.45 | 13.860% | $6.2054 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.18 | $523.8047 | $523.81 | $523.80 | $523.80 | |