| 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 | $49.86 | 6.872% | $53.2864 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.38 | 8.649% | $157.9539 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.56 | 5.311% | $165.928 | $165.93 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.27 | 10.535% | $177.1544 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.30 | 5.630% | $233.7592 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.37 | 12.531% | $97.193 | $97.19 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.83 | 3.786% | $42.3758 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.57 | $927.6507 | $927.65 | $927.70 | $927.80 | |