| 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 | $50.45 | 7.645% | $54.3069 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.42 | 13.485% | $26.5782 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.44 | 7.779% | $180.4652 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.96 | 5.615% | $25.3054 | $25.31 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.72 | 6.427% | $154.0212 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.81 | 13.314% | $179.954 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.82 | 8.432% | $17.1539 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.62 | $637.7848 | $637.79 | $637.75 | $637.90 | |