| 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 | $49.49 | 7.868% | $53.3839 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.77 | 13.867% | $81.7223 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.44 | 7.727% | $19.8649 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.95 | 5.625% | $71.7722 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.38 | 9.559% | $189.9534 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.38 | 11.187% | $48.2329 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.82 | 3.703% | $52.7019 | $52.70 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.23 | $517.6315 | $517.61 | $517.60 | $517.70 | |