| 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 | $50.49 | 5.131% | $53.0806 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.90 | 13.592% | $140.7405 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.36 | 8.573% | $204.5081 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.93 | 13.354% | $179.02 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.41 | 8.552% | $237.0884 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.35 | 9.522% | $114.2862 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.59 | 12.672% | $278.9646 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.03 | $1,207.6884 | $1,207.69 | $1,207.70 | $1,207.70 | |