| 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 | $50.67 | 5.383% | $53.3976 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.34 | 5.769% | $17.2827 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.86 | 6.869% | $237.0996 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.84 | 9.676% | $135.8228 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.31 | 5.414% | $256.4828 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.94 | 3.654% | $84.9341 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.27 | 4.493% | $250.0204 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.23 | $1,035.0400 | $1,035.03 | $1,035.05 | $1,035.00 | |