| 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 | $50.85 | 4.362% | $53.0681 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.84 | 12.563% | $260.9661 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.81 | 12.553% | $156.2348 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.44 | 6.434% | $176.0844 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.75 | 11.116% | $259.7337 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.28 | 11.269% | $142.7359 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.47 | 11.435% | $25.0394 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.44 | $1,073.8624 | $1,073.86 | $1,073.90 | $1,073.80 | |