| 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 | $49.61 | 5.594% | $52.3852 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.79 | 13.638% | $209.9917 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.52 | 9.320% | $184.2261 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.40 | 11.299% | $87.2584 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.74 | 11.572% | $52.1488 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.86 | 10.780% | $40.8335 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.79 | 4.537% | $261.123 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.71 | $887.9667 | $887.97 | $888.00 | $887.90 | |