| 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 | $49.55 | 7.510% | $53.2712 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.44 | 6.779% | $30.3679 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.38 | 5.161% | $18.277 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.96 | 11.453% | $69.0563 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.78 | 13.371% | $23.5585 | $23.56 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.69 | 3.123% | $212.1137 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.79 | 10.187% | $105.5481 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.59 | $512.1927 | $512.20 | $512.15 | $512.30 | |