| 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 | $51.42 | 5.822% | $54.4137 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.30 | 12.259% | $129.4346 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.42 | 11.563% | $132.1129 | $132.11 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.34 | 7.504% | $91.7439 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.45 | 6.164% | $57.8063 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.33 | 9.672% | $70.552 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.57 | 13.620% | $10.8734 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.83 | $546.9368 | $546.92 | $546.90 | $546.90 | |