| 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 | $52.98 | 8.193% | $57.3207 | $57.32 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.27 | 6.873% | $172.3541 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.79 | 10.548% | $245.1844 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.52 | 5.441% | $53.2688 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.60 | 3.490% | $9.935 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.54 | 10.147% | $6.1021 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.78 | 7.469% | $12.6598 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.48 | $556.8249 | $556.82 | $556.80 | $556.90 | |