| 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 | $50.89 | 4.234% | $53.0447 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.28 | 12.138% | $35.0768 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.43 | 8.322% | $255.0225 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 6.739% | $5.9774 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.46 | 3.672% | $97.9286 | $97.93 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.55 | 8.324% | $166.3315 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.96 | 9.825% | $161.3988 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.17 | $774.7803 | $774.78 | $774.85 | $774.70 | |