| 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 | $53.48 | 3.618% | $55.4149 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.97 | 13.844% | $204.885 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.58 | 12.288% | $53.4266 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.30 | 13.452% | $246.5312 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.74 | 4.607% | $261.2455 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.53 | 3.664% | $193.3645 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.60 | 12.739% | $206.9888 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.20 | $1,221.8565 | $1,221.86 | $1,221.90 | $1,221.80 | |