| 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 | $48.87 | 8.565% | $53.0557 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.41 | 9.473% | $93.5009 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.63 | 12.550% | $152.6516 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 8.130% | $179.4309 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.27 | 12.219% | $8.1583 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.44 | 6.666% | $133.8018 | $133.80 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.70 | 5.603% | $229.8977 | $229.90 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.26 | $850.4969 | $850.50 | $850.50 | $850.60 | |