| 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 | $50.85 | 4.171% | $52.971 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.34 | 4.165% | $82.6445 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.35 | 11.765% | $140.0974 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.66 | 13.320% | $111.8015 | $111.80 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.29 | 7.418% | $21.7951 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.66 | 3.424% | $77.2164 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.84 | 7.500% | $51.428 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.99 | $537.9539 | $537.96 | $537.95 | $537.90 | |