| 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 | $51.44 | 4.289% | $53.6463 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 3.871% | $26.3105 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.58 | 4.872% | $197.7676 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.95 | 9.706% | $141.4659 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.87 | 10.564% | $157.9628 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.82 | 12.368% | $200.9365 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.98 | 11.480% | $20.0441 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.97 | $798.1337 | $798.14 | $798.10 | $798.10 | |