| 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 | $48.87 | 4.297% | $50.9699 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.74 | 8.728% | $187.8167 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.25 | 11.830% | $10.3443 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.75 | 6.706% | $235.5535 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.49 | 7.758% | $138.4583 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.36 | 6.214% | $221.3075 | $221.31 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.60 | 12.283% | $273.5214 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.06 | $1,117.9716 | $1,117.97 | $1,117.90 | $1,118.00 | |