| 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 | $49.41 | 7.623% | $53.1765 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.95 | 8.231% | $56.226 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.80 | 11.578% | $6.4715 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.94 | 11.700% | $177.536 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.70 | 9.356% | $12.7947 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.75 | 10.494% | $129.0017 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.88 | 13.473% | $120.1452 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.43 | $555.3516 | $555.36 | $555.40 | $555.30 | |