| 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 | $50.96 | 4.668% | $53.3388 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.35 | 12.281% | $140.7442 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.51 | 13.618% | $47.1628 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.64 | 10.324% | $111.0301 | $111.03 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.49 | 6.310% | $124.9036 | $124.90 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.57 | 13.792% | $91.6822 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.97 | 12.289% | $120.1155 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.49 | $688.9772 | $688.97 | $689.00 | $688.90 | |