| 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 | $50.53 | 4.863% | $52.9873 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.59 | 12.755% | $42.3846 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.62 | 9.232% | $234.4337 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.76 | 5.221% | $250.1734 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.93 | 8.517% | $21.6274 | $21.63 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.83 | 13.415% | $64.4537 | $64.45 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.94 | 9.776% | $221.6817 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.20 | $887.7418 | $887.73 | $887.80 | $887.80 | |