| 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 | $47.57 | 12.295% | $53.4187 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.67 | 7.714% | $56.733 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.37 | 6.554% | $250.7961 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.66 | 4.533% | $86.407 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.88 | 12.857% | $189.4643 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.76 | 7.508% | $23.3937 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.53 | 7.143% | $225.5682 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.44 | $885.7810 | $885.78 | $885.75 | $885.80 | |