| 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 | $50.50 | 5.189% | $53.1204 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.83 | 9.187% | $166.8705 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.46 | 4.732% | $249.7439 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.76 | 10.163% | $150.6589 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.83 | 10.171% | $248.7992 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.37 | 13.570% | $56.0695 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.51 | 12.823% | $103.2443 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.26 | $1,028.5067 | $1,028.50 | $1,028.45 | $1,028.50 | |