| 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 | $50.96 | 4.755% | $53.3831 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.36 | 10.528% | $228.0856 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.85 | 6.215% | $41.2645 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.42 | 10.195% | $159.1436 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.39 | 7.293% | $188.1812 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.56 | 10.263% | $49.1332 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.31 | 7.361% | $23.9522 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.85 | $743.1434 | $743.13 | $743.20 | $743.20 | |