| 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 | $51.39 | 5.611% | $54.2735 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.93 | 11.167% | $35.4956 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.40 | 9.568% | $28.926 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.89 | 10.239% | $25.2337 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.80 | 9.412% | $99.3461 | $99.35 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.93 | 8.573% | $113.9256 | $113.93 | $113.95 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.96 | 10.556% | $140.3619 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.30 | $497.5624 | $497.57 | $497.60 | $497.50 | |