| 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 | $50.63 | 5.444% | $53.3863 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.34 | 6.737% | $124.1778 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.76 | 4.200% | $47.6819 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.72 | 5.752% | $94.8807 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.80 | 7.505% | $172.868 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.99 | 11.449% | $246.2911 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.30 | 6.310% | $37.5274 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.54 | $776.8132 | $776.82 | $776.90 | $776.90 | |