| 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 | $50.70 | 5.183% | $53.3278 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.53 | 8.699% | $187.5384 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.79 | 9.708% | $226.8652 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.99 | 6.248% | $246.4847 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.45 | 9.505% | $245.784 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.26 | 4.432% | $177.8059 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.85 | 3.590% | $116.9013 | $116.90 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.57 | $1,254.7073 | $1,254.71 | $1,254.75 | $1,254.70 | |