| 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 | $50.95 | 5.187% | $53.5928 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.87 | 7.592% | $46.1247 | $46.12 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.28 | 10.846% | $153.2778 | $153.28 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.36 | 8.594% | $208.8914 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.57 | 6.683% | $248.1127 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.95 | 6.174% | $260.0732 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.93 | 3.785% | $240.7086 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.91 | $1,210.7812 | $1,210.77 | $1,210.75 | $1,210.80 | |