| 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 | $50.34 | 6.780% | $53.7531 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.59 | 8.152% | $24.4315 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.35 | 4.427% | $27.5165 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.63 | 3.295% | $73.9902 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.49 | 11.564% | $158.9675 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.91 | 11.127% | $94.3579 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.79 | 13.661% | $92.9633 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.10 | $525.9800 | $525.98 | $525.95 | $526.10 | |