| 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 | $50.85 | 5.499% | $53.6462 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.59 | 12.404% | $60.2373 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.49 | 12.835% | $156.2652 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.81 | 7.863% | $269.4526 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.79 | 3.354% | $173.4177 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.39 | 4.546% | $8.7714 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.70 | 13.481% | $119.9494 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.62 | $841.7398 | $841.75 | $841.70 | $841.70 | |