| 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 | $49.64 | 5.356% | $52.2987 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.53 | 3.713% | $140.5622 | $140.56 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.64 | 13.254% | $27.9058 | $27.91 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.40 | 9.433% | $31.079 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.29 | 11.659% | $170.0455 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.94 | 10.348% | $71.66 | $71.66 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.72 | 8.288% | $60.3381 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.16 | $553.8893 | $553.90 | $553.90 | $553.90 | |