| 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 | $50.60 | 5.155% | $53.2084 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.29 | 12.546% | $21.7101 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.99 | 7.299% | $232.8281 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.93 | 6.615% | $129.9957 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.48 | 5.819% | $11.0898 | $11.09 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.33 | 11.159% | $125.9765 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.58 | 6.439% | $186.8856 | $186.89 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.20 | $761.6942 | $761.71 | $761.75 | $761.70 | |