| 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 | $50.71 | 4.839% | $53.1639 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.43 | 6.373% | $238.7329 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.57 | 7.565% | $192.0788 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.72 | 12.656% | $16.583 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.47 | 9.397% | $85.8438 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.30 | 6.535% | $40.8029 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.32 | 13.178% | $129.3851 | $129.39 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.52 | $756.5904 | $756.58 | $756.65 | $756.60 | |