| 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 | $50.51 | 5.473% | $53.2744 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.75 | 12.477% | $21.0894 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.95 | 13.543% | $152.0908 | $152.09 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.96 | 9.438% | $150.9807 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.54 | 6.294% | $74.9798 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.86 | 4.613% | $94.0052 | $94.01 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.43 | 12.542% | $281.8389 | $281.84 | $281.85 | $281.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.00 | $828.2592 | $828.26 | $828.30 | $828.30 | |