| 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 | $50.75 | 4.750% | $53.1606 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.61 | 4.428% | $17.3455 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.67 | 11.183% | $167.5194 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.63 | 9.135% | $49.7983 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.87 | 5.818% | $128.9604 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.53 | 13.307% | $135.4359 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.36 | 5.863% | $97.7751 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.42 | $649.9952 | $650.01 | $650.00 | $650.00 | |