| 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 | $53.50 | 3.116% | $55.1671 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.45 | 6.529% | $21.7852 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.50 | 9.849% | $60.9662 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.89 | 13.434% | $280.0572 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.85 | 11.809% | $14.3675 | $14.37 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.78 | 9.409% | $23.8293 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.85 | 9.299% | $57.7645 | $57.76 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.82 | $513.9370 | $513.95 | $513.90 | $514.10 | |