| 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 | $49.91 | 3.743% | $51.7781 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.53 | 13.184% | $226.9679 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.80 | 9.172% | $256.3359 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.32 | 9.749% | $156.1948 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.58 | 4.689% | $38.2952 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.79 | 3.482% | $223.3038 | $223.30 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.95 | 7.363% | $205.0096 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.88 | $1,157.8853 | $1,157.89 | $1,157.90 | $1,157.90 | |