| 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 | $51.46 | 3.384% | $53.2014 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.63 | 8.408% | $88.4935 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.35 | 5.470% | $11.9708 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.68 | 9.851% | $38.0963 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.92 | 12.709% | $139.669 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.80 | 11.180% | $46.4732 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.68 | 12.621% | $121.2703 | $121.27 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.52 | $499.1745 | $499.17 | $499.10 | $499.30 | |