| 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 | $49.60 | 7.798% | $53.4678 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.53 | 4.533% | $165.7162 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.59 | 12.541% | $6.291 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.69 | 10.120% | $58.0222 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.25 | 11.623% | $49.3932 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.88 | 9.738% | $248.9736 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.97 | 12.117% | $243.2603 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.51 | $825.1243 | $825.12 | $825.05 | $825.20 | |