| 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 | $50.83 | 3.176% | $52.4444 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.26 | 7.859% | $139.4185 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.41 | 6.176% | $100.2408 | $100.24 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.88 | 6.449% | $147.8364 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.67 | 5.224% | $88.0409 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.62 | 8.147% | $193.1722 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.70 | 6.415% | $68.8505 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.37 | $790.0037 | $790.00 | $790.00 | $789.90 | |