| 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 | $50.77 | 5.349% | $53.4857 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.75 | 6.177% | $165.3707 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.47 | 7.807% | $133.1093 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.67 | 4.850% | $13.2845 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.80 | 3.659% | $35.0367 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.94 | 8.303% | $149.3932 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.57 | 11.411% | $157.7246 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.97 | $707.4047 | $707.40 | $707.40 | $707.40 | |