| 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 | $52.79 | 7.416% | $56.7049 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.47 | 11.343% | $55.0814 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.45 | 6.541% | $33.5071 | $33.51 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.58 | 11.713% | $22.9905 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.74 | 11.524% | $26.4758 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.95 | 12.231% | $135.7434 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.63 | 10.749% | $188.971 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.61 | $519.4741 | $519.47 | $519.50 | $519.50 | |