| 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 | $48.72 | 9.835% | $53.5116 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 3.779% | $171.1316 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.34 | 7.115% | $226.3768 | $226.38 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.37 | 9.503% | $231.4565 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.39 | 13.236% | $35.5448 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.75 | 11.635% | $182.8023 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 5.198% | $38.5445 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.11 | $939.3681 | $939.36 | $939.40 | $939.30 | |