| 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 | $50.27 | 5.393% | $52.9811 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.83 | 11.398% | $26.5461 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.55 | 11.270% | $233.1663 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.86 | 8.223% | $147.0318 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.94 | 3.862% | $31.0963 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.68 | 5.150% | $201.5515 | $201.55 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.63 | 5.392% | $190.3696 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.76 | $882.7427 | $882.75 | $882.75 | $882.80 | |