| 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 | $49.34 | 5.164% | $51.8879 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.46 | 6.340% | $138.7312 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.91 | 12.853% | $262.8459 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.69 | 6.351% | $234.706 | $234.71 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.41 | 7.175% | $146.1974 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.89 | 3.204% | $215.5828 | $215.58 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.28 | 12.270% | $38.4862 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.98 | $1,088.4374 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.40 | |