| 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 | 5.395% | $53.5301 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.98 | 3.106% | $208.2535 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.96 | 9.117% | $67.6089 | $67.61 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.29 | 9.786% | $114.4958 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.28 | 12.165% | $17.1388 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.72 | 9.398% | $22.6673 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.34 | 8.709% | $42.7661 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.36 | $526.4605 | $526.47 | $526.45 | $526.50 | |