| 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 | $50.98 | 4.508% | $53.2782 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.67 | 9.662% | $33.6333 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.95 | 10.510% | $98.2986 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.45 | 13.155% | $183.8203 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.56 | 8.749% | $246.3817 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.79 | 6.390% | $250.857 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.30 | 7.807% | $129.6918 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.70 | $995.9609 | $995.96 | $996.00 | $996.00 | |