| 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 | $52.99 | 6.162% | $56.2552 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.58 | 3.725% | $232.9456 | $232.95 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.72 | 10.741% | $211.2052 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.45 | 7.198% | $38.0017 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.95 | 8.528% | $202.8931 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.94 | 12.485% | $268.7717 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.63 | 11.822% | $36.4875 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.26 | $1,046.5600 | $1,046.57 | $1,046.55 | $1,046.60 | |