| 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 | $50.81 | 7.783% | $54.7645 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.86 | 8.585% | $195.301 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.70 | 7.780% | $247.5707 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.60 | 12.463% | $178.3663 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.72 | 3.385% | $148.5849 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.73 | 4.223% | $209.2068 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.47 | 9.638% | $257.0682 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.89 | $1,290.8624 | $1,290.86 | $1,290.80 | $1,291.00 | |