| 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 | $53.35 | 5.410% | $56.2362 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.32 | 6.376% | $16.2968 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.28 | 8.861% | $52.5581 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.38 | 11.859% | $142.486 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.35 | 12.203% | $86.789 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.27 | 13.386% | $22.9833 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.87 | 8.655% | $174.7933 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.82 | $552.1427 | $552.15 | $552.20 | $552.20 | |