| 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 | $51.46 | 6.750% | $54.9336 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.80 | 6.613% | $37.1013 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.85 | 11.168% | $221.0576 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.79 | 8.300% | $212.0406 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.39 | 9.135% | $149.9406 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.43 | 12.338% | $142.0289 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.58 | 8.325% | $271.4408 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.30 | $1,088.5434 | $1,088.54 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.40 | |