| 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 | $50.99 | 4.835% | $53.4554 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.47 | 13.705% | $180.1883 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.72 | 7.522% | $37.3316 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.46 | 6.176% | $27.0324 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.79 | 9.281% | $171.3417 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.60 | 13.442% | $266.1349 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.61 | 3.417% | $160.9272 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.64 | $896.4115 | $896.41 | $896.50 | $896.30 | |