| 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 | $49.34 | 8.688% | $53.6267 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.78 | 12.262% | $6.4887 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.31 | 10.256% | $236.2896 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.86 | 4.571% | $220.4984 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.35 | 3.315% | $148.1021 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.91 | 12.213% | $49.2727 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.47 | 7.705% | $181.4506 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.02 | $895.7288 | $895.73 | $895.75 | $895.80 | |