| 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 | $50.98 | 5.389% | $53.7273 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.84 | 3.362% | $161.0793 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.97 | 12.803% | $102.6169 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.47 | 11.803% | $15.0599 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.97 | 4.645% | $253.2095 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.39 | 7.624% | $7.9534 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.78 | 5.300% | $87.1673 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.40 | $680.8136 | $680.82 | $680.80 | $680.90 | |