| 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 | $50.27 | 5.177% | $52.8725 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.99 | 4.482% | $129.5472 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.84 | 13.409% | $262.9274 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.54 | 3.209% | $116.1514 | $116.15 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.95 | 8.360% | $231.8362 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.90 | 5.810% | $178.7131 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.73 | 6.298% | $177.2307 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.22 | $1,149.2785 | $1,149.28 | $1,149.30 | $1,149.20 | |