| 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 | $29.43 | 12.500% | $33.1088 | $33.11 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.47 | 9.175% | $273.4506 | $273.45 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.78 | 12.844% | $180.3021 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.77 | 4.509% | $50.969 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.61 | 10.744% | $118.0642 | $118.06 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.73 | 13.559% | $126.8795 | $126.88 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.71 | 7.214% | $268.7962 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.50 | $1,051.5704 | $1,051.57 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.70 | |