| 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 | $50.54 | 7.687% | $54.425 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.53 | 13.145% | $13.0456 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.79 | 8.348% | $51.7795 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.29 | 8.133% | $173.3264 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.95 | 12.746% | $96.9052 | $96.91 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.82 | 9.651% | $66.6897 | $66.69 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.36 | 12.688% | $202.1172 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.28 | $658.2886 | $658.31 | $658.35 | $658.20 | |