| 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 | $53.51 | 5.625% | $56.5199 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.85 | 3.521% | $84.7319 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.92 | 10.614% | $98.358 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.31 | 4.842% | $80.0049 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.43 | 5.190% | $136.1474 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.98 | 9.351% | $254.766 | $254.77 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.87 | 13.629% | $272.5619 | $272.56 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.87 | $983.0900 | $983.09 | $983.05 | $983.10 | |