| 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 | $50.26 | 10.126% | $55.3493 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.69 | 6.468% | $28.4163 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.99 | 13.260% | $27.1711 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.36 | 8.524% | $198.9896 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.65 | 8.206% | $170.5868 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.36 | 5.459% | $18.3077 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.53 | 3.423% | $50.1912 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.84 | $549.0120 | $549.02 | $549.00 | $549.00 | |