| 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 | $50.43 | 4.863% | $52.8824 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.57 | 10.214% | $157.1321 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.96 | 11.454% | $84.6605 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.76 | 7.126% | $208.6386 | $208.64 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.56 | 10.512% | $40.4032 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.38 | 13.750% | $215.4198 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.84 | 10.456% | $230.6763 | $230.68 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.50 | $989.8129 | $989.81 | $989.85 | $989.80 | |