| 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 | $50.76 | 7.406% | $54.5193 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.77 | 4.537% | $84.4345 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.54 | 9.228% | $39.9119 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.29 | 5.871% | $168.6419 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.55 | 3.404% | $14.0112 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.61 | 13.647% | $34.7873 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.71 | 9.780% | $183.0142 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.23 | $579.3203 | $579.31 | $579.30 | $579.20 | |