| 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 | $49.51 | 4.756% | $51.8647 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.73 | 11.116% | $173.0409 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.62 | 6.824% | $109.6228 | $109.62 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.66 | 8.461% | $197.0303 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.50 | 9.148% | $228.6651 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.49 | 10.334% | $242.1721 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.51 | 3.112% | $177.8785 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.02 | $1,180.2744 | $1,180.27 | $1,180.25 | $1,180.30 | |