| 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 | $50.93 | 3.799% | $52.8648 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 11.267% | $86.3209 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.78 | 13.106% | $189.7692 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.78 | 9.598% | $189.3634 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.77 | 4.450% | $10.2048 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.63 | 8.695% | $101.7711 | $101.77 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.31 | 11.415% | $117.3311 | $117.33 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.78 | $747.6253 | $747.61 | $747.55 | $747.70 | |