| 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 | $53.65 | 5.287% | $56.4865 | $56.49 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.49 | 3.425% | $258.035 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.51 | 6.600% | $148.7177 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.36 | 3.684% | $78.1363 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.99 | 12.165% | $19.0568 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.44 | 6.408% | $255.8474 | $255.85 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.39 | 8.256% | $197.4481 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.83 | $1,013.7278 | $1,013.75 | $1,013.75 | $1,013.60 | |