| 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 | $50.28 | 5.145% | $52.8669 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.74 | 3.626% | $107.5016 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.51 | 10.207% | $53.4614 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.66 | 8.111% | $58.0124 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.25 | 7.103% | $209.1186 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.66 | 8.849% | $260.8675 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.76 | 11.540% | $201.6197 | $201.62 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.86 | $943.4481 | $943.45 | $943.35 | $943.50 | |