| 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 | $51.36 | 4.170% | $53.5017 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.67 | 9.120% | $272.4399 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.62 | 3.184% | $161.6068 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.48 | 8.666% | $203.727 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.89 | 3.606% | $252.6847 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.57 | 8.794% | $6.0598 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.55 | 12.650% | $162.8356 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.14 | $1,112.8555 | $1,112.86 | $1,112.90 | $1,112.80 | |