| 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 | $50.28 | 5.759% | $53.1756 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.62 | 8.535% | $140.6831 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.52 | 8.357% | $234.6146 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.64 | 6.604% | $108.3523 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.63 | 13.600% | $18.8917 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.78 | 7.410% | $69.5802 | $69.58 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.45 | 5.805% | $207.8539 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.92 | $833.1514 | $833.14 | $833.20 | $833.30 | |