| 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 | $49.74 | 7.430% | $53.4357 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.28 | 7.340% | $268.6506 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.97 | 3.151% | $190.7984 | $190.80 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.27 | 4.499% | $92.2413 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.71 | 4.826% | $82.5085 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.27 | 12.672% | $128.7503 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.44 | 9.104% | $238.3268 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.68 | $1,054.7116 | $1,054.72 | $1,054.75 | $1,054.70 | |