| 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 | $51.50 | 6.370% | $54.7806 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.50 | 6.784% | $17.6194 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.55 | 8.198% | $34.1365 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.99 | 8.476% | $65.0748 | $65.07 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.70 | 3.108% | $23.4055 | $23.41 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.75 | 7.791% | $60.0935 | $60.09 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.73 | 8.547% | $271.0744 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.72 | $526.1847 | $526.18 | $526.15 | $526.20 | |