| 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 | $51.59 | 3.663% | $53.4797 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.40 | 5.509% | $17.3035 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.59 | 7.449% | $252.0646 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.47 | 9.580% | $119.9572 | $119.96 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.31 | 8.259% | $248.2487 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.53 | 9.794% | $155.3914 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.64 | 10.370% | $32.7137 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.53 | $879.1588 | $879.15 | $879.15 | $879.20 | |