| 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 | $50.33 | 5.256% | $52.9753 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.87 | 9.199% | $50.0896 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.34 | 4.190% | $25.3598 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.96 | 7.339% | $99.7823 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.34 | 4.279% | $216.2121 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.31 | 9.693% | $249.3432 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.31 | 6.788% | $245.9434 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.46 | $939.7057 | $939.70 | $939.75 | $939.70 | |