| 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 | $50.31 | 6.328% | $53.4936 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.55 | 11.245% | $259.8127 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.46 | 4.255% | $161.0323 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.98 | 4.471% | $147.2832 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.84 | 12.786% | $182.5329 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.39 | 3.632% | $142.38 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.44 | 11.727% | $27.3061 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.97 | $973.8408 | $973.83 | $973.90 | $973.80 | |