| 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 | $50.88 | 5.812% | $53.8371 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.61 | 8.525% | $10.4293 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.68 | 11.705% | $269.9686 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.87 | 7.640% | $177.4661 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.36 | 4.162% | $247.2389 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.81 | 7.155% | $105.8799 | $105.88 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.30 | 11.402% | $225.3662 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.51 | $1,090.1861 | $1,090.20 | $1,090.20 | $1,090.20 | |