| 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 | $49.93 | 5.492% | $52.6722 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.31 | 7.745% | $151.177 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.73 | 6.290% | $242.0542 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.49 | 5.580% | $153.6083 | $153.61 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.96 | 10.600% | $238.8518 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.36 | 8.866% | $97.2827 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.60 | 9.331% | $211.6648 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.38 | $1,147.3110 | $1,147.30 | $1,147.30 | $1,147.50 | |