| 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 | $48.92 | 9.856% | $53.7416 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.28 | 4.871% | $5.5372 | $5.54 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.48 | 8.137% | $40.5297 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.74 | 9.701% | $40.3041 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.96 | 7.590% | $200.0744 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.73 | 3.298% | $209.416 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.66 | 3.832% | $202.1194 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.77 | $751.7224 | $751.72 | $751.70 | $751.60 | |