| 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 | $48.36 | 8.704% | $52.5693 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.45 | 10.688% | $141.0719 | $141.07 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.30 | 5.352% | $93.0258 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.33 | 3.372% | $179.1747 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.28 | 3.514% | $72.7496 | $72.75 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.74 | 11.276% | $54.2359 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.38 | 12.771% | $263.185 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.84 | $856.0122 | $856.02 | $856.00 | $856.00 | |