| 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 | $51.52 | 6.550% | $54.8946 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.82 | 12.364% | $14.4051 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.65 | 10.547% | $180.9102 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.63 | 6.519% | $132.7546 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 8.709% | $17.6652 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.45 | 13.369% | $11.8471 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.25 | 6.738% | $126.2177 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.57 | $538.6945 | $538.70 | $538.65 | $538.70 | |