| 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 | $50.70 | 3.855% | $52.6545 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.76 | 8.180% | $217.1822 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.50 | 13.784% | $267.9613 | $267.96 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.35 | 11.410% | $198.6997 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.71 | 3.314% | $180.4999 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.96 | 5.566% | $218.4794 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.57 | 8.557% | $102.6624 | $102.66 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.55 | $1,238.1394 | $1,238.13 | $1,238.15 | $1,238.30 | |