| 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 | $50.45 | 5.265% | $53.1062 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.81 | 5.647% | $101.2204 | $101.22 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.60 | 8.332% | $258.4802 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.93 | 4.794% | $16.6937 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.92 | 9.827% | $21.8775 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.49 | 10.703% | $24.8971 | $24.90 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.93 | 8.426% | $144.1307 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.13 | $620.4058 | $620.41 | $620.45 | $620.40 | |