| 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 | $50.25 | 4.740% | $52.6319 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.71 | 7.788% | $208.7961 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.38 | 9.716% | $81.6068 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.27 | 9.122% | $21.0278 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.97 | 11.768% | $11.1433 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.85 | 9.702% | $157.8063 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.40 | 6.558% | $61.1643 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.83 | $594.1765 | $594.18 | $594.20 | $594.10 | |