| 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 | $50.83 | 7.218% | $54.4989 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.26 | 9.704% | $44.1668 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.26 | 3.252% | $97.3253 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.58 | 9.561% | $170.455 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.80 | 10.866% | $92.9057 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.72 | 6.354% | $11.4011 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.65 | 13.674% | $51.8922 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.10 | $522.6450 | $522.66 | $522.65 | $522.70 | |