| 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 | $51.60 | 5.206% | $54.2863 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.90 | 9.214% | $252.1751 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.38 | 11.242% | $63.8307 | $63.83 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.80 | 9.277% | $141.8415 | $141.84 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.81 | 6.517% | $158.5079 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.64 | 6.382% | $108.1267 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.54 | 12.242% | $99.3791 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.67 | $878.1473 | $878.16 | $878.25 | $878.10 | |