| 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 | $50.76 | 5.285% | $53.4427 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.29 | 6.341% | $248.0829 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.69 | 8.461% | $172.1168 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.87 | 6.771% | $117.3093 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.51 | 4.825% | $55.0436 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.40 | 5.264% | $221.4755 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.64 | 3.199% | $120.3713 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.16 | $987.8421 | $987.84 | $987.85 | $987.80 | |