| 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 | $53.50 | 5.388% | $56.3826 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.58 | 7.593% | $220.1138 | $220.11 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.55 | 4.635% | $81.1444 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.82 | 5.577% | $94.8293 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.59 | 12.571% | $192.0349 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.64 | 3.569% | $222.3005 | $222.30 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.80 | 6.185% | $221.7143 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.48 | $1,088.5198 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.40 | |