| 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 | $51.63 | 3.125% | $53.2434 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.56 | 7.171% | $98.1258 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.66 | 12.233% | $93.8941 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.88 | 11.541% | $156.0236 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.47 | 6.160% | $189.4638 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.25 | 3.290% | $121.1075 | $121.11 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.66 | 10.376% | $63.6428 | $63.64 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.11 | $775.5010 | $775.49 | $775.50 | $775.40 | |