| 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 | $50.81 | 4.654% | $53.1747 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.54 | 8.211% | $47.1151 | $47.12 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.57 | 11.551% | $50.8338 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.85 | 5.637% | $138.226 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.35 | 8.612% | $86.1836 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.38 | 11.373% | $119.5923 | $119.59 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.45 | 10.321% | $184.7325 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.95 | $679.8580 | $679.85 | $679.90 | $679.80 | |