| 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 | $50.61 | 5.191% | $53.2372 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.53 | 11.155% | $165.0985 | $165.10 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.55 | 11.834% | $226.5198 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.32 | 9.433% | $26.6141 | $26.61 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.36 | 13.833% | $187.0959 | $187.10 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.50 | 12.288% | $209.4171 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.93 | 10.759% | $43.1185 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.80 | $911.1011 | $911.11 | $911.05 | $911.00 | |