| 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 | $50.48 | 5.148% | $53.0787 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.80 | 6.779% | $99.0909 | $99.09 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.68 | 9.679% | $205.8455 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.29 | 3.417% | $46.8376 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.56 | 12.683% | $262.0556 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.34 | 5.661% | $10.9253 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.51 | 13.774% | $134.8336 | $134.83 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.66 | $812.6672 | $812.68 | $812.75 | $812.60 | |