| 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 | $51.32 | 3.759% | $53.2491 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.45 | 13.872% | $195.2335 | $195.23 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.30 | 11.129% | $232.593 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.77 | 10.742% | $158.1064 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.33 | 5.527% | $27.7853 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.44 | 10.245% | $162.5452 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.81 | 12.514% | $137.0533 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.42 | $966.5658 | $966.57 | $966.60 | $966.50 | |