| 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 | $50.97 | 5.430% | $53.7377 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.27 | 5.572% | $48.8482 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.57 | 8.437% | $162.1892 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.66 | 7.475% | $30.8023 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.74 | 5.227% | $211.2327 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.81 | 12.580% | $87.5985 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.59 | 13.248% | $43.7024 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.61 | $638.1110 | $638.11 | $638.15 | $638.00 | |