| 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 | 5.726% | $53.5079 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.53 | 10.357% | $230.1275 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.33 | 5.730% | $209.6943 | $209.69 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.40 | 6.655% | $173.2077 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.60 | 4.706% | $114.7578 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.37 | 10.148% | $170.0355 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.37 | 4.295% | $170.3867 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.21 | $1,121.7174 | $1,121.73 | $1,121.75 | $1,121.70 | |