| 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 | $50.60 | 5.509% | $53.3876 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.30 | 3.501% | $190.7523 | $190.75 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.30 | 12.323% | $103.6741 | $103.67 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.28 | 8.843% | $23.1618 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.37 | 10.124% | $171.0997 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.35 | 8.387% | $180.3018 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.65 | 7.131% | $102.4708 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.85 | $824.8481 | $824.84 | $824.80 | $825.00 | |