| 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 | $51.29 | 5.129% | $53.9207 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.27 | 10.439% | $178.105 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.29 | 6.670% | $95.2456 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.92 | 13.782% | $49.9731 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.36 | 4.802% | $257.1422 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.72 | 9.160% | $235.48 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.82 | 4.805% | $24.9646 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.67 | $894.8312 | $894.83 | $894.80 | $894.80 | |