| 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 | $50.90 | 5.857% | $53.8812 | $53.88 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.66 | 9.591% | $156.3425 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.69 | 8.764% | $201.9639 | $201.96 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.49 | 11.367% | $193.2106 | $193.21 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.66 | 11.192% | $20.7484 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.85 | 12.470% | $72.9368 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.67 | 7.165% | $189.3284 | $189.33 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.92 | $888.4118 | $888.41 | $888.45 | $888.30 | |