| 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 | $51.26 | 5.108% | $53.8784 | $53.88 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.70 | 5.126% | $138.4509 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.70 | 3.705% | $114.8014 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.54 | 8.485% | $180.6709 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.62 | 12.534% | $68.2181 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.32 | 10.473% | $259.9651 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.48 | 11.551% | $73.0436 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.62 | $889.0284 | $889.03 | $889.00 | $889.10 | |