| 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 | $49.90 | 12.394% | $56.0846 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.29 | 7.413% | $244.139 | $244.14 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.81 | 9.109% | $268.2008 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.68 | 5.245% | $228.0449 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.75 | 11.586% | $99.0326 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.36 | 5.806% | $185.5414 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.92 | 9.395% | $17.4157 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.71 | $1,098.4590 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.30 | |