| 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 | $50.50 | 6.668% | $53.8673 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.65 | 12.769% | $34.5637 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.55 | 13.171% | $24.3884 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.91 | 12.265% | $213.2025 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.62 | 12.523% | $64.8358 | $64.84 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.56 | 10.676% | $41.5699 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.91 | 12.579% | $86.5845 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.70 | $519.0121 | $519.01 | $519.00 | $519.10 | |