| 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 | $155.33 | 6.535% | $165.4808 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.98 | 6.188% | $52.0109 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.69 | 12.203% | $212.8379 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.76 | 8.355% | $214.2828 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.41 | 4.632% | $228.5268 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.34 | 7.537% | $102.5258 | $102.53 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.36 | 12.444% | $54.3779 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.87 | $1,030.0429 | $1,030.05 | $1,030.15 | $1,030.00 | |