| 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 | $50.83 | 4.560% | $53.1478 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.62 | 7.267% | $145.4755 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.77 | 5.315% | $152.4645 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.75 | 11.665% | $87.9362 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.97 | 5.153% | $58.8541 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.27 | 13.447% | $70.6434 | $70.64 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.78 | 13.432% | $129.0629 | $129.06 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.99 | $697.5844 | $697.58 | $697.60 | $697.60 | |