| 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 | $50.99 | 4.259% | $53.1617 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.89 | 11.692% | $54.6062 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.50 | 6.415% | $148.4489 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.93 | 3.105% | $131.9022 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.51 | 8.682% | $260.3043 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.88 | 13.217% | $246.6772 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.40 | 8.862% | $77.7275 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.10 | $972.8280 | $972.83 | $972.85 | $972.80 | |