| 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 | $50.99 | 5.336% | $53.7108 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.72 | 11.823% | $6.3963 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.72 | 11.873% | $186.5147 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.59 | 4.726% | $240.4404 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.77 | 7.482% | $49.1945 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.81 | 3.465% | $37.0508 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.61 | 11.175% | $256.3807 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.21 | $829.6882 | $829.68 | $829.70 | $829.70 | |