| 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 | $50.89 | 4.128% | $52.9907 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.50 | 9.818% | $224.5778 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.72 | 6.347% | $95.4145 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.70 | 6.742% | $117.096 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.71 | 7.776% | $240.0279 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.88 | 12.783% | $86.7076 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.63 | 13.163% | $122.929 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.03 | $939.7435 | $939.75 | $939.80 | $939.70 | |