| 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 | $52.46 | 4.808% | $54.9823 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.35 | 9.264% | $5.8456 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.58 | 7.719% | $25.4001 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.91 | 7.418% | $156.7336 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.76 | 13.609% | $17.9048 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.69 | 12.685% | $176.5661 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.36 | 9.104% | $148.7742 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.11 | $586.2067 | $586.20 | $586.20 | $586.20 | |