| 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 | $51.81 | 3.246% | $53.4918 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.87 | 4.545% | $158.7725 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.94 | 13.119% | $142.4621 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.61 | 3.316% | $112.2115 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.45 | 5.313% | $56.2898 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.28 | 8.234% | $236.2532 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.68 | 13.744% | $236.2235 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.64 | $995.7044 | $995.69 | $995.65 | $995.80 | |