| 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 | $48.92 | 13.476% | $55.5125 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.66 | 10.396% | $29.4316 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.37 | 13.194% | $50.2242 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.68 | 9.722% | $170.8152 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.75 | 9.524% | $52.2977 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.39 | 7.368% | $9.0082 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.84 | 6.755% | $217.6094 | $217.61 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.61 | $584.8988 | $584.90 | $584.85 | $584.80 | |