| 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 | $50.31 | 3.585% | $52.1136 | $52.11 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.92 | 11.869% | $279.583 | $279.58 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.41 | 10.596% | $38.0561 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.49 | 8.335% | $81.7821 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.68 | 8.559% | $155.9776 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.49 | 13.282% | $261.1037 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.43 | 13.169% | $189.4789 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.73 | $1,058.0950 | $1,058.09 | $1,058.15 | $1,058.20 | |