| 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 | $50.36 | 5.728% | $53.2446 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.61 | 4.232% | $218.4807 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.29 | 5.844% | $51.1121 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.58 | 6.863% | $176.9438 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.25 | 6.327% | $176.7686 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.60 | 3.410% | $213.6451 | $213.65 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.27 | 6.526% | $157.9461 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.96 | $1,048.1410 | $1,048.14 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.00 | |