| 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 | $47.83 | 11.664% | $53.4089 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.43 | 9.668% | $120.0097 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.41 | 12.604% | $122.074 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.68 | 7.223% | $16.8126 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.29 | 12.709% | $33.0125 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.73 | 5.352% | $158.7971 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.67 | 10.136% | $85.5426 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.04 | $589.6574 | $589.65 | $589.60 | $589.60 | |