| 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 | $50.59 | 4.761% | $52.9986 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.80 | 3.751% | $40.2554 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.72 | 8.163% | $197.6354 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.94 | 3.834% | $17.5895 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.75 | 9.332% | $98.1255 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.78 | 6.687% | $65.9112 | $65.91 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.72 | 7.819% | $110.7517 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.30 | $583.2673 | $583.28 | $583.30 | $583.30 | |