| 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 | $49.99 | 5.722% | $52.8504 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.70 | 9.779% | $200.5662 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.79 | 13.477% | $140.4732 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.47 | 7.821% | $39.3223 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.53 | 6.149% | $28.1613 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.44 | 7.237% | $160.255 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.50 | 6.478% | $188.9985 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.42 | $810.6269 | $810.63 | $810.55 | $810.80 | |