| 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 | $50.27 | 3.253% | $51.9053 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.58 | 12.268% | $85.9748 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.36 | 13.109% | $228.8874 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.91 | 3.125% | $109.2197 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.58 | 4.835% | $110.6848 | $110.68 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.76 | 9.469% | $240.5691 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.93 | 3.160% | $131.9726 | $131.97 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.39 | $959.2137 | $959.21 | $959.15 | $959.30 | |