| 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 | $49.78 | 6.474% | $53.0028 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.67 | 13.730% | $250.968 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.98 | 7.419% | $214.8165 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.75 | 12.286% | $22.1765 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.74 | 12.743% | $116.9596 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.88 | 11.834% | $200.0487 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.82 | 6.130% | $159.004 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.62 | $1,016.9761 | $1,016.98 | $1,016.95 | $1,017.00 | |