| 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 | $49.50 | 5.529% | $52.2369 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.95 | 6.196% | $84.9037 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.30 | 5.211% | $191.7997 | $191.80 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.67 | 3.120% | $33.6893 | $33.69 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.47 | 5.537% | $39.5447 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.66 | 13.211% | $26.7857 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.89 | 12.706% | $110.3279 | $110.33 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.44 | $539.2879 | $539.29 | $539.35 | $539.20 | |