| 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 | $49.79 | 6.601% | $53.0766 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.49 | 9.456% | $80.4392 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.81 | 13.758% | $37.324 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.40 | 7.867% | $107.2198 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.81 | 4.639% | $132.6927 | $132.69 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.68 | 3.463% | $227.2875 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.42 | 8.138% | $231.8695 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.40 | $869.9093 | $869.91 | $869.90 | $869.90 | |