| 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 | $51.40 | 5.120% | $54.0317 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.29 | 8.154% | $198.2355 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.82 | 5.167% | $198.5763 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.78 | 3.687% | $106.5695 | $106.57 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.75 | 7.432% | $246.825 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.58 | 13.549% | $283.3956 | $283.40 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.50 | 3.695% | $224.4997 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.12 | $1,312.1333 | $1,312.15 | $1,312.20 | $1,312.10 | |