| 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 | $48.84 | 13.689% | $55.5257 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.43 | 11.211% | $10.4872 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.58 | 9.260% | $26.8561 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.56 | 10.231% | $23.7658 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.78 | 8.793% | $51.9813 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.64 | 9.732% | $179.5654 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.63 | 4.500% | $164.7234 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.46 | $512.9049 | $512.92 | $512.90 | $513.00 | |