| 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 | $50.55 | 5.580% | $53.3707 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.93 | 11.139% | $71.0512 | $71.05 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.50 | 13.266% | $67.3933 | $67.39 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.45 | 12.341% | $56.676 | $56.68 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.34 | 8.690% | $232.9661 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.33 | 6.730% | $243.6966 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.28 | 6.713% | $126.2201 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.38 | $851.3740 | $851.38 | $851.35 | $851.50 | |