| 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 | 5.415% | $53.2873 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.43 | 4.682% | $259.0147 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.28 | 4.229% | $151.4239 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.89 | 11.809% | $276.0452 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.74 | 5.491% | $17.6592 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.78 | 9.617% | $160.8958 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.98 | 10.724% | $65.305 | $65.31 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.65 | $983.6311 | $983.64 | $983.60 | $983.60 | |