| 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 | $50.41 | 5.847% | $53.3575 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.65 | 10.642% | $177.7464 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.88 | 10.700% | $155.9542 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.63 | 10.697% | $126.892 | $126.89 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.33 | 3.613% | $53.1846 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.31 | 4.435% | $168.4641 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.72 | 5.481% | $135.7751 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.93 | $871.3739 | $871.37 | $871.40 | $871.50 | |