| 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 | $49.72 | 6.564% | $52.9836 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.67 | 6.347% | $252.7549 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.95 | 7.363% | $200.7151 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.58 | 7.568% | $179.1868 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.75 | 7.182% | $203.3778 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.57 | 13.147% | $88.8996 | $88.90 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 4.329% | $168.8148 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.05 | $1,146.7326 | $1,146.73 | $1,146.75 | $1,146.80 | |