| 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 | $50.97 | 4.796% | $53.4145 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.26 | 13.467% | $87.6646 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.74 | 3.623% | $61.9044 | $61.90 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.67 | 10.652% | $239.7497 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.30 | 6.862% | $130.6922 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.50 | 5.699% | $204.5276 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.61 | 10.128% | $46.9255 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.05 | $824.8785 | $824.87 | $824.90 | $824.80 | |