| 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 | $51.97 | 3.315% | $53.6928 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.94 | 12.684% | $158.8168 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.98 | 4.513% | $140.0265 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.65 | 9.621% | $261.6105 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.47 | 12.257% | $158.81 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.74 | 11.371% | $163.4258 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 9.576% | $253.7232 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.30 | $1,190.1056 | $1,190.11 | $1,190.10 | $1,190.00 | |