| 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 | $49.97 | 4.754% | $52.3456 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.72 | 5.267% | $92.3402 | $92.34 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.56 | 8.553% | $130.8715 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.31 | 5.764% | $164.2621 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.71 | 12.685% | $123.6267 | $123.63 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.53 | 6.106% | $145.9276 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.93 | 6.477% | $177.7421 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.73 | $887.1158 | $887.12 | $887.15 | $887.00 | |