| 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 | $51.50 | 5.725% | $54.4484 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.93 | 7.602% | $58.0298 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.35 | 9.163% | $6.9319 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.78 | 12.433% | $26.7366 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 8.348% | $264.8784 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.93 | 11.830% | $157.602 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.94 | 6.769% | $15.9513 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.90 | $584.5784 | $584.58 | $584.65 | $584.50 | |