| 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 | $13.69 | 5.460% | $14.4375 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.55 | 4.784% | $55.064 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.32 | 3.170% | $23.0275 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.57 | 11.194% | $79.5815 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.81 | 11.348% | $159.0161 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.46 | 6.563% | $173.1222 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.86 | 13.514% | $20.2736 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.26 | $524.5224 | $524.52 | $524.50 | $524.50 | |