| 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 | $50.54 | 5.730% | $53.4359 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.71 | 11.826% | $269.1764 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.79 | 3.352% | $62.8277 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.48 | 9.662% | $18.0723 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.28 | 9.441% | $188.545 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.86 | 13.425% | $11.1837 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.58 | 5.122% | $31.0951 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.24 | $634.3361 | $634.35 | $634.40 | $634.30 | |