| 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 | $48.87 | 9.246% | $53.3885 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.30 | 9.701% | $94.672 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 8.466% | $79.5164 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.45 | 4.213% | $253.7065 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.60 | 8.666% | $215.8107 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.30 | 12.273% | $234.9874 | $234.99 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.69 | 12.560% | $260.7903 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.52 | $1,192.8718 | $1,192.88 | $1,192.85 | $1,192.90 | |