| 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 | $50.86 | 5.103% | $53.4554 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.31 | 9.433% | $201.696 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.75 | 11.565% | $152.5651 | $152.57 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.69 | 7.588% | $230.9807 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.27 | 5.543% | $116.3823 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.65 | 6.339% | $77.2553 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.45 | 12.371% | $248.8456 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.98 | $1,081.1804 | $1,081.20 | $1,081.20 | $1,081.30 | |