| 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 | $49.63 | 5.635% | $52.4267 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.74 | 7.168% | $224.7742 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.58 | 5.394% | $89.1422 | $89.14 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.54 | 7.792% | $140.7117 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.97 | 7.327% | $181.3504 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.69 | 4.305% | $95.6373 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.42 | 7.134% | $164.365 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.57 | $948.4075 | $948.41 | $948.40 | $948.40 | |