| 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 | $51.42 | 3.494% | $53.2166 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.33 | 4.494% | $164.4004 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.30 | 9.172% | $220.855 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.77 | 8.104% | $160.8263 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.30 | 4.673% | $244.2021 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.79 | 11.548% | $162.6258 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.79 | 5.708% | $68.4882 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.70 | $1,074.6144 | $1,074.63 | $1,074.65 | $1,074.60 | |