| 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 | $50.36 | 5.839% | $53.3005 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.83 | 12.468% | $80.7858 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.41 | 4.335% | $28.5982 | $28.60 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.67 | 13.516% | $28.0044 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.36 | 6.220% | $146.966 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.88 | 13.595% | $123.6822 | $123.68 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.86 | 5.651% | $179.4588 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.37 | $640.7959 | $640.80 | $640.80 | $640.90 | |