| 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 | $50.97 | 5.707% | $53.8789 | $53.88 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.94 | 4.114% | $39.5009 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.43 | 6.528% | $28.1554 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.31 | 10.811% | $25.83 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.70 | 9.491% | $22.6646 | $22.66 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.93 | 9.109% | $191.9555 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.94 | 8.742% | $182.6213 | $182.62 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.22 | $544.6066 | $544.61 | $544.60 | $544.70 | |