| 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 | $49.52 | 3.730% | $51.3671 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.28 | 7.735% | $98.3405 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.61 | 11.821% | $256.7522 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.56 | 5.408% | $212.4604 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.50 | 7.461% | $163.878 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.48 | 11.217% | $216.2948 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.45 | 4.761% | $230.9456 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.40 | $1,230.0386 | $1,230.04 | $1,230.05 | $1,230.10 | |