| 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 | $50.74 | 4.362% | $52.9533 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.86 | 8.869% | $30.3309 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.82 | 12.712% | $49.3904 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.33 | 10.115% | $212.8853 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.34 | 8.234% | $50.1556 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.37 | 7.296% | $99.1093 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.29 | 10.165% | $160.0587 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.75 | $654.8835 | $654.89 | $654.90 | $655.00 | |