| 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 | $50.42 | 5.556% | $53.2213 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.60 | 3.771% | $39.0179 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.53 | 4.416% | $71.5563 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.64 | 4.606% | $28.9131 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.31 | 5.753% | $254.135 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.32 | 6.498% | $46.1349 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.95 | 3.257% | $75.326 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.77 | $568.3045 | $568.31 | $568.30 | $568.20 | |