| 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 | $50.71 | 3.246% | $52.356 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.57 | 13.844% | $142.9539 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.37 | 10.467% | $250.0641 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.32 | 5.460% | $89.9785 | $89.98 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.81 | 7.215% | $157.4023 | $157.40 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.51 | 11.255% | $215.2896 | $215.29 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.36 | 4.430% | $151.7994 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.65 | $1,059.8438 | $1,059.84 | $1,059.85 | $1,060.00 | |