| 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 | $50.65 | 5.741% | $53.5578 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.55 | 13.633% | $23.3516 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.58 | 9.683% | $73.0269 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.77 | 6.403% | $148.7195 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.31 | 10.270% | $12.4715 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.68 | 12.363% | $60.3165 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.84 | 6.475% | $9.4124 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $351.38 | $380.8562 | $380.86 | $380.80 | $380.90 | |