| 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 | $49.34 | 5.313% | $51.9614 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 13.234% | $8.8323 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.66 | 3.167% | $18.2193 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.69 | 5.732% | $160.3849 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.89 | 10.139% | $57.1511 | $57.15 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.63 | 7.673% | $113.735 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.56 | 7.197% | $57.4147 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $437.57 | $467.6987 | $467.69 | $467.70 | $467.70 | |