| 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 | $50.29 | 6.242% | $53.4291 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.55 | 11.697% | $110.0774 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.28 | 12.523% | $207.3574 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.81 | 13.710% | $229.4782 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.55 | 4.747% | $151.4118 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.86 | 10.399% | $155.508 | $155.51 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.65 | 12.329% | $280.4293 | $280.43 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.99 | $1,187.6912 | $1,187.70 | $1,187.75 | $1,187.70 | |