| 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 | $50.28 | 9.178% | $54.8947 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.75 | 10.362% | $6.3458 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.49 | 5.805% | $60.8273 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.62 | 8.203% | $30.9677 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.86 | 11.169% | $55.4289 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.82 | 11.602% | $131.4895 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.29 | 6.703% | $189.1737 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.11 | $529.1276 | $529.13 | $529.15 | $529.10 | |