| 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 | $49.28 | 5.460% | $51.9707 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.37 | 6.681% | $90.0068 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.83 | 5.717% | $205.9684 | $205.97 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.93 | 13.772% | $163.752 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.56 | 6.180% | $95.0948 | $95.09 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.28 | 7.765% | $122.0762 | $122.08 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.83 | 9.468% | $86.2936 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.08 | $815.1625 | $815.16 | $815.15 | $815.30 | |