| 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 | $50.80 | 4.329% | $52.9991 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.53 | 10.624% | $14.9674 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.51 | 9.111% | $150.0385 | $150.04 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.68 | 4.171% | $84.0452 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.67 | 13.205% | $180.7544 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.68 | 4.837% | $205.145 | $205.15 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.54 | 6.464% | $54.8715 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.41 | $742.8211 | $742.83 | $742.80 | $742.80 | |