| 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 | $50.39 | 5.791% | $53.3081 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.76 | 4.816% | $124.4795 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.49 | 9.403% | $32.2629 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.50 | 4.554% | $150.035 | $150.04 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.71 | 8.641% | $160.4736 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.53 | 5.475% | $137.6765 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.92 | 12.666% | $13.4298 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.30 | $671.6654 | $671.67 | $671.70 | $671.70 | |