| 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 | $51.50 | 6.826% | $55.0154 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.95 | 9.111% | $262.903 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.58 | 10.277% | $177.0828 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.41 | 3.869% | $224.7829 | $224.78 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.36 | 4.190% | $159.7858 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.58 | 11.719% | $50.9215 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.76 | 13.171% | $260.0217 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.14 | $1,190.5131 | $1,190.51 | $1,190.50 | $1,190.50 | |