| 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 | $49.91 | 6.187% | $52.9979 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.73 | 5.548% | $218.1994 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.50 | 7.756% | $172.9484 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.91 | 4.786% | $151.8454 | $151.85 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.32 | 7.484% | $82.0318 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.34 | 13.200% | $209.8049 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.79 | 6.692% | $80.8619 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.50 | $968.6897 | $968.69 | $968.70 | $968.60 | |