| 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 | $50.94 | 4.304% | $53.1325 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.78 | 7.594% | $140.7114 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.45 | 12.592% | $87.2025 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.48 | 9.755% | $151.9887 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.98 | 12.366% | $65.1498 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.34 | 6.699% | $43.0424 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.38 | 8.835% | $37.4175 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.35 | $578.6448 | $578.64 | $578.65 | $578.50 | |