| 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 | $48.62 | 7.282% | $52.1605 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.57 | 10.840% | $128.0978 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.93 | 12.718% | $148.7089 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.50 | 13.378% | $214.8513 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.68 | 6.509% | $256.3459 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.65 | 7.294% | $148.7631 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.54 | 9.524% | $115.5916 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.49 | $1,064.5191 | $1,064.52 | $1,064.50 | $1,064.60 | |