| 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 | $49.75 | 6.672% | $53.0693 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.54 | 3.583% | $27.4909 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.37 | 11.566% | $30.5356 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.74 | 3.809% | $42.2918 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.36 | 4.801% | $152.3387 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.79 | 9.754% | $50.2564 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.48 | 13.613% | $277.7611 | $277.76 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.03 | $633.7438 | $633.75 | $633.75 | $633.80 | |