| 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 | $48.79 | 3.846% | $50.6665 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.42 | 6.243% | $86.5031 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.47 | 6.401% | $253.7345 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.85 | 10.284% | $152.0265 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.51 | 4.780% | $66.5458 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.42 | 13.310% | $101.3218 | $101.32 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.70 | 9.671% | $62.1835 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.16 | $772.9817 | $772.98 | $773.00 | $772.90 | |