| 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 | $49.42 | 7.488% | $53.1206 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.80 | 5.242% | $73.4589 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.76 | 10.499% | $104.7089 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.57 | 10.203% | $158.2184 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.99 | 13.488% | $107.8023 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.91 | 8.470% | $199.4872 | $199.49 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.70 | 10.543% | $189.8023 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.15 | $886.5986 | $886.60 | $886.55 | $886.60 | |