| 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 | $50.96 | 3.504% | $52.7456 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.62 | 8.461% | $214.3406 | $214.34 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.35 | 8.521% | $223.9331 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.93 | 13.447% | $188.2426 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.48 | 11.853% | $256.6803 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.38 | 7.375% | $175.4293 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.41 | 6.725% | $60.2036 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.13 | $1,171.5751 | $1,171.57 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.40 | |