| 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 | $49.72 | 4.303% | $51.8595 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.31 | 10.123% | $119.2742 | $119.27 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.30 | 5.559% | $164.9887 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.85 | 9.724% | $18.4885 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.50 | 6.496% | $260.3827 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.45 | 8.426% | $33.0157 | $33.02 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.65 | 13.594% | $215.431 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.78 | $863.4403 | $863.44 | $863.45 | $863.50 | |