| 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 | $50.41 | 5.523% | $53.1941 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.37 | 6.393% | $184.4535 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.93 | 6.232% | $55.1663 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.69 | 8.116% | $218.0592 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.57 | 8.285% | $131.6421 | $131.64 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.35 | 12.126% | $28.4239 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.42 | 11.528% | $38.3879 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.74 | $709.3270 | $709.32 | $709.30 | $709.40 | |