| 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 | $48.29 | 11.312% | $53.7526 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.39 | 7.243% | $42.243 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.81 | 6.138% | $189.7854 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.59 | 5.648% | $15.414 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.31 | 11.379% | $30.4176 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.97 | 5.116% | $34.6567 | $34.66 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.36 | 4.816% | $173.3237 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.72 | $539.5930 | $539.59 | $539.55 | $539.60 | |