| 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 | $51.66 | 3.519% | $53.4779 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.80 | 7.843% | $266.1565 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.54 | 13.138% | $206.5221 | $206.52 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.39 | 7.345% | $43.3566 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.71 | 11.831% | $26.5151 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.75 | 7.246% | $8.3116 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.58 | 10.656% | $19.4533 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.43 | $623.7931 | $623.80 | $623.75 | $623.90 | |