| 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 | $50.33 | 6.495% | $53.5989 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.64 | 10.399% | $221.5046 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.46 | 7.270% | $178.5616 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.62 | 7.832% | $213.0976 | $213.10 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.73 | 13.499% | $226.6916 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.72 | 6.613% | $186.2742 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.26 | 13.124% | $119.0743 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.76 | $1,198.8028 | $1,198.79 | $1,198.75 | $1,198.90 | |