| 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 | $50.53 | 5.638% | $53.3789 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.83 | 4.180% | $73.7907 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.52 | 3.584% | $185.954 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.29 | 12.795% | $70.26 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.65 | 10.725% | $53.8677 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.80 | 5.162% | $102.8484 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.83 | 3.742% | $154.3992 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.45 | $694.4989 | $694.50 | $694.50 | $694.60 | |