| 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 | $50.55 | 5.439% | $53.2994 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.42 | 5.122% | $97.1538 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.39 | 7.766% | $249.3597 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.57 | 10.575% | $19.428 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.40 | 8.476% | $11.2815 | $11.28 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.65 | 7.705% | $187.0297 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.34 | 13.166% | $277.6415 | $277.64 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.32 | $895.1936 | $895.19 | $895.25 | $895.20 | |