| 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 | $45.68 | 13.455% | $51.8262 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 7.674% | $84.6318 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.74 | 8.543% | $61.5873 | $61.59 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.98 | 13.753% | $217.2455 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.78 | 5.680% | $95.9363 | $95.94 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.72 | 11.799% | $29.8727 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.80 | 7.468% | $9.4572 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.30 | $550.5570 | $550.57 | $550.60 | $550.50 | |