| 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 | $50.30 | 5.397% | $53.0147 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.76 | 7.201% | $235.5849 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.83 | 13.190% | $82.4363 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.82 | 7.820% | $266.1213 | $266.12 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.86 | 6.538% | $129.8272 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.95 | 6.853% | $137.7869 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.74 | 9.154% | $159.081 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.26 | $1,063.8523 | $1,063.85 | $1,063.90 | $1,063.80 | |