| 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 | $50.56 | 5.734% | $53.4591 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.59 | 13.412% | $242.2367 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.62 | 6.570% | $12.3834 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.72 | 7.312% | $168.1794 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.34 | 6.380% | $213.1217 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.65 | 8.307% | $199.9889 | $199.99 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.53 | 7.718% | $50.1212 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.01 | $939.4904 | $939.49 | $939.50 | $939.50 | |