| 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 | $51.79 | 3.850% | $53.7839 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.44 | 9.325% | $145.8833 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.86 | 12.784% | $112.6261 | $112.63 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.96 | 13.293% | $260.5286 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.77 | 6.570% | $246.9973 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.90 | 10.378% | $103.6449 | $103.64 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.77 | 5.629% | $179.3264 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.49 | $1,102.7905 | $1,102.79 | $1,102.90 | $1,102.70 | |