| 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 | $50.91 | 4.862% | $53.3852 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.51 | 9.529% | $78.3242 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.89 | 12.734% | $249.0181 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.48 | 7.144% | $210.5165 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.38 | 6.149% | $30.1251 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.45 | 4.251% | $170.3983 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.70 | 8.478% | $146.1199 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.32 | $937.8873 | $937.90 | $937.85 | $937.80 | |