| 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 | $50.56 | 5.158% | $53.1679 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.77 | 7.461% | $14.7974 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.41 | 8.708% | $248.2999 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.42 | 11.558% | $251.474 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.71 | 10.571% | $130.1531 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.96 | 10.282% | $116.8548 | $116.85 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.47 | 6.470% | $68.6412 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.30 | $883.3883 | $883.38 | $883.35 | $883.50 | |