| 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 | $50.37 | 5.525% | $53.1529 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.92 | 7.127% | $244.1639 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.41 | 13.684% | $75.4975 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.60 | 6.770% | $212.0452 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.48 | 6.558% | $78.2988 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.67 | 12.161% | $137.5879 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.79 | 13.587% | $165.5985 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.24 | $966.3447 | $966.35 | $966.35 | $966.40 | |