| 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 | $50.51 | 7.658% | $54.3781 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.59 | 8.275% | $146.8101 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.70 | 13.282% | $26.8478 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.41 | 7.469% | $35.9054 | $35.91 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.40 | 4.612% | $19.2486 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.62 | 5.705% | $132.7866 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.85 | 8.796% | $154.3271 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.08 | $570.3037 | $570.32 | $570.35 | $570.20 | |