| 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 | $49.77 | 5.322% | $52.4188 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.27 | 6.479% | $141.9046 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.99 | 3.409% | $222.319 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.66 | 10.425% | $108.9453 | $108.95 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.88 | 13.802% | $79.5248 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.66 | 13.216% | $184.1571 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.74 | 11.323% | $69.8441 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.97 | $859.1137 | $859.11 | $859.05 | $859.00 | |