| 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 | $47.83 | 13.498% | $54.2861 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.28 | 10.235% | $6.9228 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.74 | 11.639% | $17.572 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.70 | 6.256% | $6.0566 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.90 | 6.643% | $149.1936 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.41 | 11.174% | $88.2833 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.54 | 5.106% | $240.2093 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.40 | $562.5237 | $562.52 | $562.50 | $562.60 | |