| 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 | $50.68 | 5.437% | $53.4355 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.63 | 5.154% | $64.8064 | $64.81 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.39 | 7.145% | $185.7787 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.55 | 11.285% | $158.6368 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.37 | 6.588% | $193.3187 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.41 | 5.782% | $228.9228 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.36 | 9.480% | $260.9565 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.39 | $1,145.8554 | $1,145.87 | $1,145.85 | $1,145.80 | |