| 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 | $52.30 | 5.312% | $55.0782 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.89 | 12.519% | $131.5235 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.36 | 3.538% | $211.5903 | $211.59 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.77 | 5.410% | $207.4153 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.98 | 12.102% | $43.6974 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.37 | 5.648% | $181.049 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.37 | 4.245% | $218.2578 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.04 | $1,048.6115 | $1,048.62 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.60 | |