| 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 | $50.66 | 5.242% | $53.3156 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.70 | 11.181% | $8.5609 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.35 | 8.826% | $23.2344 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.92 | 7.771% | $166.9588 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.26 | 3.292% | $98.396 | $98.40 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.34 | 6.467% | $42.9488 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.61 | 7.317% | $177.7277 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.84 | $571.1422 | $571.15 | $571.15 | $571.10 | |