| 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 | 5.860% | $53.4064 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.48 | 3.331% | $24.2621 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.56 | 5.517% | $208.4594 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.34 | 11.626% | $177.8649 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.66 | 11.549% | $224.9497 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.89 | 3.196% | $253.7486 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.57 | 10.424% | $96.6983 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.95 | $1,039.3894 | $1,039.39 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.40 | |