| 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 | $49.74 | 5.749% | $52.5996 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.53 | 9.237% | $8.2255 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.37 | 10.758% | $29.2069 | $29.21 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.87 | 6.219% | $136.8844 | $136.88 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.55 | 4.140% | $41.1874 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.79 | 13.801% | $95.3539 | $95.35 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.81 | 8.537% | $189.7335 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.66 | $553.1912 | $553.19 | $553.25 | $553.20 | |