| 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 | $51.83 | 7.519% | $55.7271 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 9.466% | $39.1341 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.84 | 6.776% | $16.9133 | $16.91 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.41 | 5.512% | $225.1732 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.71 | 10.228% | $17.3168 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.76 | 12.861% | $57.2882 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.35 | 5.535% | $103.7937 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.65 | $515.3464 | $515.34 | $515.35 | $515.30 | |