| 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 | $49.85 | 6.575% | $53.1276 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.33 | 5.741% | $40.5305 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.74 | 9.329% | $234.7731 | $234.77 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.66 | 7.312% | $15.7319 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.71 | 5.730% | $156.1738 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.31 | 11.422% | $154.1078 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.72 | 13.708% | $274.855 | $274.86 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.32 | $929.2997 | $929.30 | $929.30 | $929.30 | |