| 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 | $49.76 | 7.125% | $53.3054 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.32 | 6.485% | $213.3108 | $213.31 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.85 | 3.204% | $14.2938 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.26 | 4.567% | $40.0073 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.87 | 8.874% | $49.9405 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.39 | 3.821% | $253.7281 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.74 | 9.282% | $205.166 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.19 | $829.7519 | $829.76 | $829.75 | $829.70 | |