| 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 | $49.95 | 7.420% | $53.6563 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.65 | 9.497% | $87.2144 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.60 | 7.684% | $43.7197 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.31 | 5.326% | $35.0841 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.99 | 13.567% | $173.7462 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.26 | 6.608% | $223.0879 | $223.09 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.43 | 10.437% | $235.7057 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.19 | $852.2143 | $852.22 | $852.20 | $852.20 | |