| 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 | $50.47 | 5.286% | $53.1378 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.73 | 6.734% | $152.3414 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.44 | 4.792% | $132.499 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.31 | 12.477% | $163.4403 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.85 | 12.699% | $157.6096 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.66 | 10.791% | $45.0476 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.48 | 11.428% | $157.6483 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.94 | $861.7240 | $861.73 | $861.75 | $861.50 | |