| 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 | $49.62 | 7.648% | $53.4149 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.29 | 7.225% | $157.9317 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.82 | 10.387% | $94.7341 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.45 | 13.660% | $63.0245 | $63.02 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.35 | 7.482% | $258.333 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.95 | 13.606% | $103.3247 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.85 | 7.814% | $6.3071 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.33 | $737.0700 | $737.05 | $737.05 | $736.90 | |