| 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 | $49.80 | 7.234% | $53.4025 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.29 | 9.510% | $21.1245 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.56 | 8.169% | $41.71 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.35 | 9.293% | $183.9948 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.99 | 3.806% | $39.4359 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.91 | 10.754% | $232.4837 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.64 | 3.378% | $257.0391 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.54 | $829.1905 | $829.18 | $829.20 | $829.10 | |