| 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 | $48.37 | 6.600% | $51.5624 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.80 | 7.561% | $98.741 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.61 | 9.478% | $124.378 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.41 | 3.174% | $254.2311 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.42 | 9.752% | $176.0642 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.74 | 9.601% | $236.4532 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.83 | 6.522% | $134.0366 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.18 | $1,075.4665 | $1,075.46 | $1,075.50 | $1,075.50 | |