| 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 | $51.99 | 6.701% | $55.4738 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.85 | 10.557% | $54.0071 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.96 | 13.415% | $19.2352 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.29 | 12.643% | $57.7746 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.42 | 8.372% | $10.2086 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.97 | 12.413% | $66.2899 | $66.29 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.50 | 10.213% | $248.5303 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.98 | $511.5195 | $511.52 | $511.50 | $511.50 | |