| 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 | $49.93 | 5.763% | $52.8075 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.70 | 12.320% | $9.7718 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.62 | 8.864% | $103.0071 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.76 | 12.805% | $258.0527 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.55 | 13.662% | $168.8449 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.54 | 6.171% | $53.6588 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.83 | 6.181% | $254.6539 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.93 | $900.7967 | $900.79 | $900.75 | $900.90 | |