| 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 | $52.60 | 4.365% | $54.896 | $54.90 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.41 | 5.487% | $206.1321 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.50 | 3.290% | $147.1883 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.99 | 3.310% | $233.4703 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.29 | 5.567% | $231.4979 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.47 | 3.870% | $5.6817 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.53 | 8.131% | $200.6154 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.79 | $1,079.4817 | $1,079.49 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.50 | |