| 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 | $53.42 | 4.847% | $56.0093 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.50 | 8.530% | $187.2143 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.42 | 9.268% | $137.0439 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.71 | 5.225% | $217.5106 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.90 | 3.372% | $158.0558 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.26 | 4.312% | $234.9732 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.82 | 11.864% | $22.1714 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.03 | $1,012.9785 | $1,012.97 | $1,012.90 | $1,013.00 | |