| 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 | $51.54 | 3.294% | $53.2377 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.65 | 5.720% | $96.8924 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.41 | 7.317% | $144.2448 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.35 | 9.771% | $39.9018 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.59 | 8.519% | $149.3113 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.46 | 11.639% | $29.5397 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.50 | 10.256% | $175.8583 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.50 | $688.9860 | $688.98 | $689.00 | $688.90 | |