| 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 | $51.76 | 8.306% | $56.0592 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.58 | 12.402% | $214.2157 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.81 | 13.288% | $284.1376 | $284.14 | $284.15 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.75 | 11.607% | $134.7655 | $134.77 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.61 | 8.140% | $243.9747 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.58 | 4.546% | $91.5614 | $91.56 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.98 | 3.370% | $23.7544 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.07 | $1,048.4685 | $1,048.47 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.60 | |