| 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 | $49.39 | 5.450% | $52.0818 | $52.08 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.72 | 9.238% | $123.1331 | $123.13 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.60 | 13.728% | $211.0792 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.40 | 5.396% | $86.8463 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.80 | 8.186% | $23.5845 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.55 | 10.223% | $245.3013 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.55 | 6.747% | $159.6401 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.01 | $901.6663 | $901.66 | $901.75 | $901.60 | |