| 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 | $48.64 | 6.352% | $51.7296 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.53 | 12.774% | $60.3679 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.84 | 12.162% | $138.9014 | $138.90 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.74 | 5.107% | $244.626 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.35 | 3.598% | $171.2993 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.98 | 3.738% | $168.0348 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.62 | 12.779% | $248.813 | $248.81 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.70 | $1,083.7720 | $1,083.77 | $1,083.80 | $1,083.70 | |