| 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 | $51.57 | 3.813% | $53.5364 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.57 | 13.620% | $44.9594 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.77 | 11.777% | $90.2823 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.58 | 8.762% | $217.0672 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.27 | 3.291% | $163.4787 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 13.226% | $236.2008 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.60 | 3.833% | $223.8639 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.97 | $1,029.3887 | $1,029.39 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.50 | |