| 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 | $49.52 | 11.851% | $55.3886 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.51 | 11.148% | $50.5835 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.77 | 5.421% | $96.7449 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.44 | 4.493% | $92.4136 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.93 | 11.828% | $177.7282 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.30 | 10.873% | $22.5072 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.93 | 8.726% | $27.1054 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.40 | $522.4714 | $522.47 | $522.50 | $522.40 | |