| 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 | $50.79 | 4.625% | $53.139 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.61 | 5.270% | $191.1808 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.42 | 9.409% | $58.4463 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.33 | 10.533% | $148.479 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.82 | 4.143% | $25.8483 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.57 | 5.221% | $12.1741 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.58 | 5.329% | $40.6359 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.12 | $529.9034 | $529.91 | $529.95 | $529.80 | |