| 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 | $51.33 | 5.795% | $54.3046 | $54.30 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.65 | 3.781% | $35.9601 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.37 | 12.222% | $210.2704 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.93 | 4.536% | $218.4071 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.97 | 13.384% | $277.7568 | $277.76 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.38 | 4.381% | $257.1739 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.58 | 11.833% | $157.2148 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.21 | $1,211.0877 | $1,211.08 | $1,211.00 | $1,211.20 | |