| 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 | $50.98 | 4.340% | $53.1925 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.87 | 5.820% | $163.8834 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.38 | 9.459% | $92.3615 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.81 | 8.748% | $207.5021 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.58 | 5.220% | $38.4895 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.63 | 8.218% | $252.8297 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.52 | 12.800% | $63.7546 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.77 | $872.0133 | $872.00 | $872.05 | $872.10 | |