| 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 | $48.35 | 9.601% | $52.9921 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.62 | 10.782% | $90.4203 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.80 | 13.434% | $104.1324 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.46 | 5.614% | $45.8998 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.25 | 5.335% | $65.571 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.74 | 13.557% | $157.549 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.75 | 12.685% | $194.6633 | $194.66 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.97 | $711.2279 | $711.22 | $711.20 | $711.20 | |