| 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 | $50.83 | 5.837% | $53.7969 | $53.80 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.81 | 3.341% | $37.0064 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.87 | 9.576% | $252.9781 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.69 | 6.354% | $96.4524 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.91 | 5.274% | $214.6642 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.29 | 13.239% | $123.7589 | $123.76 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.58 | 12.299% | $263.431 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.98 | $1,042.0879 | $1,042.09 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.20 | |