| 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 | $51.30 | 3.873% | $53.2868 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.58 | 9.870% | $187.4162 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.32 | 4.635% | $250.4125 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.84 | 13.694% | $94.1841 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.40 | 5.659% | $212.7972 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.81 | 4.628% | $50.0226 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.86 | 3.405% | $45.3534 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.11 | $893.4728 | $893.47 | $893.45 | $893.50 | |