| 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 | $50.87 | 5.534% | $53.6851 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.58 | 11.316% | $163.167 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.34 | 10.158% | $136.9705 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.69 | 3.502% | $141.4769 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.63 | 10.336% | $214.747 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.99 | 3.697% | $163.8309 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.78 | 3.872% | $9.12 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.88 | $882.9974 | $883.01 | $883.00 | $883.00 | |