| 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 | $49.82 | 6.732% | $53.1739 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.78 | 7.829% | $56.9121 | $56.91 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.33 | 7.563% | $41.2289 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.66 | 5.462% | $102.9942 | $102.99 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.42 | 5.102% | $261.0944 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.87 | 7.476% | $198.6909 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.60 | 11.323% | $272.2961 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.48 | $986.3905 | $986.38 | $986.40 | $986.40 | |