| 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 | $49.77 | 5.392% | $52.4536 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.88 | 5.626% | $164.6498 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.95 | 9.481% | $86.4352 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.59 | 10.159% | $9.4627 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.46 | 5.195% | $35.1982 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.37 | 8.390% | $5.8205 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.33 | 13.477% | $152.4337 | $152.43 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.35 | $506.4537 | $506.45 | $506.45 | $506.40 | |