| 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 | $49.70 | 5.398% | $52.3828 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.80 | 7.796% | $149.6208 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.51 | 3.624% | $227.465 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.46 | 9.704% | $238.5623 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.27 | 8.477% | $184.7038 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.25 | 10.318% | $91.8397 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.71 | 10.251% | $183.7994 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.70 | $1,128.3738 | $1,128.37 | $1,128.35 | $1,128.40 | |