| 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 | 4.125% | $54.9676 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.65 | 4.367% | $14.2461 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.34 | 10.496% | $31.3146 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.34 | 9.651% | $163.7528 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.69 | 13.389% | $30.2635 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.93 | 13.359% | $49.7986 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.94 | 8.255% | $229.4356 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.68 | $573.7788 | $573.78 | $573.75 | $573.80 | |