| 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 | $50.53 | 4.113% | $52.6083 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.94 | 4.226% | $180.2484 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.64 | 6.474% | $212.5647 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.51 | 4.324% | $136.1533 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.47 | 9.265% | $238.7112 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.79 | 6.501% | $93.4972 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.39 | 6.815% | $254.6363 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.27 | $1,168.4194 | $1,168.42 | $1,168.40 | $1,168.40 | |