| 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 | $49.72 | 6.276% | $52.8404 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.37 | 11.551% | $46.1486 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.60 | 7.638% | $54.4648 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.60 | 7.867% | $100.9635 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.61 | 3.235% | $17.1473 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.76 | 10.814% | $58.4655 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.80 | 8.281% | $254.2438 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.46 | $584.2739 | $584.27 | $584.25 | $584.20 | |