| 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 | $50.43 | 5.742% | $53.3257 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.38 | 3.272% | $71.6501 | $71.65 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.60 | 11.787% | $10.7316 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.37 | 8.798% | $31.954 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.52 | 12.765% | $245.2864 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.79 | 12.395% | $238.0414 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.75 | 10.767% | $237.8721 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.84 | $888.8613 | $888.86 | $888.90 | $888.90 | |