| 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 | $51.81 | 4.775% | $54.2839 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.29 | 9.672% | $217.4686 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.72 | 9.107% | $191.7228 | $191.72 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.26 | 3.721% | $150.6651 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.54 | 4.414% | $125.8606 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.32 | 13.776% | $206.2986 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.39 | 7.561% | $224.1464 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.33 | $1,170.4460 | $1,170.45 | $1,170.40 | $1,170.50 | |