| 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 | $49.28 | 4.190% | $51.3448 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.97 | 9.373% | $24.0292 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.25 | 4.236% | $94.073 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.69 | 10.268% | $217.9888 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.70 | 6.205% | $130.3135 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.59 | 5.500% | $89.2425 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.93 | 7.441% | $28.9339 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.41 | $635.9257 | $635.91 | $635.95 | $635.80 | |