| 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 | $50.78 | 8.560% | $55.1268 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.77 | 9.423% | $179.202 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.31 | 5.266% | $251.9121 | $251.91 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.63 | 4.482% | $48.72 | $48.72 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.49 | 8.390% | $184.7941 | $184.79 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.95 | 13.617% | $223.7687 | $223.77 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.31 | 4.336% | $147.4372 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.24 | $1,090.9609 | $1,090.96 | $1,090.95 | $1,090.90 | |