| 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 | $49.58 | 5.364% | $52.2395 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.82 | 11.874% | $62.4481 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.63 | 7.457% | $261.7975 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.87 | 6.318% | $80.6635 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.29 | 8.454% | $24.1744 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.39 | 12.406% | $34.1602 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.35 | 10.515% | $70.0113 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.93 | $585.4945 | $585.49 | $585.45 | $585.50 | |