| 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 | $51.53 | 3.673% | $53.4227 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.69 | 4.826% | $35.3159 | $35.32 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.66 | 4.388% | $30.9615 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.57 | 10.754% | $212.1714 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.43 | 3.517% | $129.8414 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.27 | 13.440% | $177.2727 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.63 | 10.427% | $68.0562 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.78 | $707.0418 | $707.04 | $706.95 | $707.10 | |