| 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 | $48.90 | 10.154% | $53.8653 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.39 | 4.644% | $85.1698 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.96 | 13.766% | $24.983 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.77 | 13.166% | $162.6988 | $162.70 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.62 | 12.462% | $214.3751 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.82 | 7.763% | $236.8846 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.65 | 8.548% | $58.236 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.11 | $836.2126 | $836.22 | $836.25 | $836.30 | |