| 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 | $49.99 | 6.793% | $53.3858 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.72 | 10.631% | $176.6998 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.36 | 9.670% | $161.6097 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.84 | 3.436% | $153.9541 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.59 | 4.295% | $209.2053 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.27 | 5.287% | $255.0788 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.81 | 4.232% | $186.3772 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.58 | $1,196.3107 | $1,196.32 | $1,196.35 | $1,196.40 | |