| 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 | $49.68 | 7.604% | $53.4577 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.99 | 4.103% | $75.9848 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.96 | 5.704% | $147.9433 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.67 | 8.484% | $236.1371 | $236.14 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.94 | 11.202% | $178.9685 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.79 | 6.818% | $42.5029 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.32 | 10.139% | $154.547 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.35 | $889.5413 | $889.54 | $889.55 | $889.50 | |