| 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 | $47.61 | 6.854% | $50.8732 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.83 | 9.152% | $242.1319 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.36 | 5.603% | $252.7713 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.37 | 6.784% | $237.4556 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.87 | 7.264% | $163.9745 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.79 | 9.667% | $224.587 | $224.59 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.63 | 7.712% | $218.2568 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.46 | $1,390.0503 | $1,390.05 | $1,390.00 | $1,390.20 | |