| 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 | $50.45 | 5.857% | $53.4049 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.90 | 12.748% | $72.046 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.95 | 11.732% | $101.6203 | $101.62 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.59 | 10.280% | $107.6223 | $107.62 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.47 | 3.240% | $163.6044 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.62 | 8.804% | $163.8806 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.94 | 3.727% | $187.6836 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.92 | $849.8621 | $849.85 | $849.85 | $849.80 | |