| 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 | $48.30 | 5.506% | $50.9594 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.38 | 13.636% | $108.386 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.55 | 10.488% | $271.3033 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.98 | 4.345% | $143.9752 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.92 | 12.450% | $144.9705 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.27 | 5.754% | $199.1031 | $199.10 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.39 | 13.487% | $158.1895 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.79 | $1,076.8870 | $1,076.89 | $1,076.90 | $1,077.00 | |