| 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 | 3.302% | $52.9939 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.89 | 11.783% | $237.9748 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.86 | 11.414% | $52.2086 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.97 | 11.628% | $140.6178 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.57 | 11.107% | $53.9647 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.60 | 6.523% | $142.3147 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.71 | 11.530% | $177.0093 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.90 | $857.0838 | $857.07 | $857.00 | $857.10 | |