| 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 | $50.51 | 13.128% | $57.141 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.72 | 6.681% | $261.0697 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.65 | 5.498% | $145.218 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.99 | 12.324% | $277.429 | $277.43 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.84 | 4.127% | $125.8271 | $125.83 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.85 | 6.650% | $200.342 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.26 | 3.243% | $229.4679 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.82 | $1,296.4947 | $1,296.50 | $1,296.50 | $1,296.40 | |