| 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 | $51.90 | 3.760% | $53.8514 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.29 | 7.243% | $39.9909 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.40 | 7.442% | $27.2903 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.73 | 7.185% | $86.5305 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.31 | 9.843% | $245.2904 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.42 | 6.657% | $14.3134 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.47 | 8.291% | $256.0757 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.52 | $723.3426 | $723.34 | $723.40 | $723.40 | |