| 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 | $50.36 | 5.607% | $53.1837 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.99 | 7.872% | $194.1588 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.49 | 8.745% | $231.0723 | $231.07 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.90 | 13.523% | $95.2458 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.79 | 6.472% | $196.7496 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.74 | 12.650% | $9.8456 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.78 | 11.511% | $208.2802 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.05 | $988.5360 | $988.54 | $988.55 | $988.50 | |