| 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 | $50.93 | 5.382% | $53.6711 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.54 | 4.399% | $256.3413 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.38 | 5.581% | $212.619 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.83 | 6.329% | $102.9584 | $102.96 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.71 | 7.319% | $42.6164 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.50 | 9.440% | $212.8608 | $212.86 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.83 | 7.638% | $110.6842 | $110.68 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.72 | $991.7512 | $991.75 | $991.70 | $991.80 | |