| 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 | $49.62 | 5.588% | $52.3928 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.97 | 5.619% | $87.6321 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.55 | 4.374% | $60.0672 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.96 | 11.445% | $130.3461 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.36 | 6.720% | $192.4802 | $192.48 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.74 | 8.126% | $171.6392 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.63 | 6.454% | $185.9006 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.83 | $880.4582 | $880.46 | $880.50 | $880.40 | |