| 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 | $48.54 | 9.127% | $52.9702 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.85 | 6.702% | $20.1133 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.52 | 7.613% | $194.263 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.70 | 4.615% | $51.9937 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.98 | 5.301% | $181.0967 | $181.10 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.61 | 12.368% | $65.8589 | $65.86 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.34 | 3.262% | $12.7425 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.54 | $579.0383 | $579.03 | $579.00 | $579.10 | |