| 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 | $50.37 | 5.553% | $53.167 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.63 | 10.447% | $265.7686 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.81 | 5.869% | $31.5595 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.78 | 6.369% | $256.1153 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.70 | 13.497% | $260.7026 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.67 | 4.208% | $155.9681 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.71 | 5.236% | $147.0252 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.67 | $1,170.3063 | $1,170.32 | $1,170.25 | $1,170.40 | |