| 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 | $50.63 | 5.676% | $53.5038 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.93 | 6.275% | $19.0551 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.40 | 13.291% | $11.7823 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.90 | 12.483% | $117.9947 | $117.99 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.71 | 6.148% | $114.332 | $114.33 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.49 | 10.809% | $177.8374 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.54 | 6.168% | $246.8831 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.60 | $741.3884 | $741.38 | $741.45 | $741.40 | |