| 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 | $51.59 | 5.135% | $54.2391 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.91 | 6.743% | $214.4574 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.64 | 7.755% | $270.0771 | $270.08 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.70 | 12.307% | $140.0468 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.50 | 13.175% | $179.3824 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.66 | 7.784% | $156.9982 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.48 | 4.231% | $184.9892 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.48 | $1,200.1902 | $1,200.20 | $1,200.25 | $1,200.20 | |