| 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 | $50.66 | 5.372% | $53.3815 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.95 | 8.807% | $155.5396 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.77 | 9.223% | $51.0836 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.26 | 5.149% | $140.1216 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.96 | 10.800% | $109.6477 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.94 | 11.584% | $73.5785 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.70 | 11.648% | $248.6401 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.24 | $831.9926 | $831.99 | $832.05 | $831.90 | |