| 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 | $50.96 | 4.491% | $53.2486 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.26 | 7.647% | $20.7328 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.56 | 6.181% | $57.9324 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.67 | 9.248% | $188.6385 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.46 | 4.393% | $214.4859 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.50 | 3.313% | $87.2995 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.52 | 11.150% | $121.7315 | $121.73 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.93 | $744.0692 | $744.07 | $744.15 | $743.90 | |