| 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 | $50.66 | 5.206% | $53.2974 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.85 | 9.546% | $167.4411 | $167.44 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.91 | 12.702% | $267.0023 | $267.00 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.92 | 12.259% | $148.0921 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.63 | 10.733% | $257.5982 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.56 | 7.802% | $153.6825 | $153.68 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.57 | 9.619% | $31.3181 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.10 | $1,078.4317 | $1,078.43 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.40 | |