| 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 | $48.57 | 5.167% | $51.0796 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.61 | 4.596% | $80.131 | $80.13 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 6.724% | $267.3863 | $267.39 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.98 | 3.165% | $197.0245 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.45 | 11.799% | $253.1688 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.98 | 9.730% | $216.1462 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.57 | 3.548% | $203.5443 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.70 | $1,268.4807 | $1,268.48 | $1,268.50 | $1,268.40 | |