| 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 | $49.58 | 5.752% | $52.4318 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.56 | 3.454% | $161.9676 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.86 | 6.789% | $223.0395 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.99 | 12.685% | $219.7245 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.56 | 10.815% | $58.2444 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.49 | 4.270% | $170.471 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.43 | 10.812% | $157.8295 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.47 | $1,043.7083 | $1,043.70 | $1,043.70 | $1,043.60 | |