| 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 | $50.35 | 4.608% | $52.6701 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.75 | 3.369% | $162.0309 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.57 | 4.572% | $92.6194 | $92.62 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.54 | 7.813% | $143.9735 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.72 | 12.383% | $34.5241 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.47 | 10.571% | $268.1015 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.62 | 10.801% | $177.9686 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.02 | $931.8881 | $931.88 | $931.80 | $931.90 | |