| 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 | $50.74 | 5.501% | $53.5312 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.78 | 13.360% | $149.3858 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.41 | 13.112% | $88.6911 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.53 | 8.455% | $267.3741 | $267.37 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.32 | 8.846% | $81.9828 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.25 | 8.327% | $179.0104 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.82 | 13.660% | $53.2156 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.85 | $873.1910 | $873.19 | $873.20 | $873.20 | |