| 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 | $49.69 | 6.680% | $53.0093 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.59 | 8.165% | $40.6592 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.32 | 13.778% | $24.2575 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.33 | 8.138% | $47.9376 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.41 | 4.350% | $22.3413 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.71 | 7.864% | $94.6075 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.33 | 11.693% | $176.8435 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $420.38 | $459.6559 | $459.66 | $459.65 | $459.60 | |