| 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 | $49.89 | 6.555% | $53.1603 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.76 | 8.125% | $49.478 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.40 | 11.819% | $240.8581 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.53 | 12.674% | $105.384 | $105.38 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.71 | 7.218% | $22.2048 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.94 | 12.427% | $236.0292 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.72 | 3.247% | $138.0619 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.95 | $845.1763 | $845.17 | $845.20 | $845.30 | |