| 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 | $50.72 | 5.819% | $53.6714 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.95 | 7.766% | $192.8473 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.68 | 13.193% | $89.0603 | $89.06 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.78 | 3.370% | $149.6591 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.30 | 11.171% | $168.2017 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.29 | 6.255% | $102.3129 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.92 | 13.497% | $206.4737 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.64 | $962.2264 | $962.22 | $962.15 | $962.30 | |