| 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 | $50.62 | 5.542% | $53.4254 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.30 | 9.676% | $130.8435 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.40 | 12.588% | $225.6264 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.84 | 7.479% | $93.3348 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.35 | 10.286% | $38.9861 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.99 | 4.419% | $119.0272 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.62 | 9.220% | $140.4788 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.12 | $801.7222 | $801.73 | $801.85 | $801.60 | |