| 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 | $47.88 | 11.732% | $53.4973 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.80 | 5.698% | $94.9168 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.95 | 5.494% | $244.6933 | $244.69 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.97 | 12.372% | $58.3997 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.84 | 4.388% | $80.2117 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.95 | 9.336% | $34.9329 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.85 | 10.534% | $65.0493 | $65.05 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.24 | $631.7010 | $631.70 | $631.70 | $631.60 | |