| 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 | $50.40 | 5.598% | $53.2214 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.36 | 9.484% | $115.3523 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.43 | 10.406% | $217.9746 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.77 | 9.461% | $231.8056 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.28 | 8.650% | $43.7642 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.36 | 11.632% | $62.9158 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.70 | 10.426% | $195.1227 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.30 | $920.1566 | $920.15 | $920.05 | $920.20 | |