| 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 | $50.56 | 5.648% | $53.4156 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.39 | 12.108% | $68.8231 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.91 | 12.694% | $139.6391 | $139.64 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.84 | 9.808% | $148.0651 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.49 | 7.614% | $110.2936 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.36 | 5.732% | $203.3861 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.46 | 5.571% | $251.7446 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.01 | $975.3672 | $975.37 | $975.35 | $975.30 | |