| 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 | $50.97 | 7.280% | $54.6806 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.35 | 8.260% | $204.9903 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.43 | 5.125% | $112.9358 | $112.94 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.55 | 13.245% | $252.0267 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.80 | 13.186% | $41.6524 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.88 | 7.689% | $256.1706 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.86 | 3.521% | $161.3478 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.84 | $1,083.8042 | $1,083.81 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.80 | |