| 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 | $51.30 | 3.599% | $53.1463 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.61 | 5.174% | $47.9699 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.83 | 12.183% | $44.6825 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.26 | 5.835% | $138.919 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.33 | 9.558% | $103.3461 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.99 | 11.865% | $173.3796 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.57 | 8.370% | $34.2124 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.89 | $595.6558 | $595.66 | $595.65 | $595.60 | |