| 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 | $48.50 | 9.348% | $53.0338 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.57 | 5.555% | $93.4901 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.52 | 4.735% | $65.4803 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.60 | 6.789% | $190.7252 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.74 | 11.345% | $268.052 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.54 | 12.258% | $12.9546 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.34 | 5.473% | $61.5329 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.81 | $745.2689 | $745.26 | $745.35 | $745.30 | |