| 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 | $50.61 | 4.399% | $52.8363 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.43 | 5.161% | $182.3807 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.71 | 8.182% | $176.0229 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.57 | 6.713% | $239.6454 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.52 | 5.369% | $198.6416 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.28 | 5.128% | $41.2943 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.92 | 9.486% | $248.4456 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.04 | $1,139.2668 | $1,139.27 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.10 | |