| 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 | $52.80 | 5.826% | $55.8761 | $55.88 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.77 | 3.602% | $257.7307 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.85 | 9.200% | $98.1162 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.25 | 13.171% | $190.4102 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.30 | 10.239% | $257.1876 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.45 | 6.718% | $107.1982 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.93 | 12.559% | $235.1695 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.35 | $1,201.6885 | $1,201.70 | $1,201.70 | $1,201.70 | |