| 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 | $49.75 | 6.668% | $53.0673 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.46 | 5.449% | $213.492 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.88 | 5.496% | $93.7648 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.71 | 8.504% | $153.761 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.97 | 5.170% | $73.5874 | $73.59 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.50 | 4.733% | $137.7239 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.50 | 4.690% | $251.7795 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.77 | $977.1759 | $977.17 | $977.15 | $977.30 | |